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And Yet Even More Trying Times

Episode 4 of 6

Samuel's aunt leaves him a fortune - subject to her final wish. 1770 America sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton. From February 2001.

Samuel is left a fortune by his puritanical Aunt Sybil. But only if his family can fulfil her final wish.

Comedy set just before the American Revolution.

Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

Samuel Oliphant …. Jay Tarses
Sergeant McGurk …. Andy Hamilton
Captain Brimshaw …. James Fleet
Mary Oliphant …. Jan Ravens
Ezekiel Spriggs …. Hugh Dennis
Cora Oliphant …. Penelope Nice
Joshua Oliphant …. Tony Maudsley
Snavely …. Phillip Pope

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.

25 minutes

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