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The Royal Dingle Company tackles the Verse of the Bard. Stars Patrick Barlow with special guest Juliet Stevenson. From 1995.

The award-winning Desmond Olivier Dingle steps forth once more into the spotlight.

Assisted by the Royal Dingle Company, he tackles the thorny issue of Shakespearean verse.

With special guest stars: Juliet Stevenson, and Harriet Walter.

Written by Patrick Barlow.

Desmond Olivier Dingle .... Patrick Barlow
Bernard .... Robert Austin
Maurice ....Duncan Preston
Beryl .... Mossie Smith
Kevin .... Kevin Allen
Harriet Walter …. Herself
Juliet Stevenson ..... Herself

With:

Joanna Brookes
Sally Grace
Toby Longworth

Producer: Liz Anstee

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1995.

30 minutes

Last on

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