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George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warren's Profession

Will the sins of a prostitute mother be foisted upon her daughter? Classic drama with Maggie Steed and Ron Cook.

Mrs Warren reveals to her daughter the source of her income - and her daughter's true parentage.

George Bernard Shaw's drama examines the issue of Victorian prostitution and double standards.

Starring Maggie Steed as Mrs Warren, Justine Waddell as Vivie, Julian Rhind-Tutt as Frank, Robert Bathurst as Praed, Jonathan Coy as Crofts and Ron Cook as the Reverend Samuel.

With an introduction from Maggie Steed.

Adapted by Shaun McKenna.

Director: Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 2002.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 1 Jul 201804:00
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