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George Orwell - Keep the Aspidistra Flying

In 1930's London, would-be poet Gordon Comstock tries not to conform. Starring Jonathan Tafler and Polly James.

In the streets of 1930's London, Gordon Comstock wages war on the money god.

He aims to drift below ambition and shake off those friends who want him to make something of himself.

But is he strong enough to resist the call of the aspidistra?

George Orwell's socially critical novel - first published in 1936.

Dramatised by Sam McBratney.

Gordon Comstock ...... Jonathan Tafler
Julia Comstock ...... Polly James
Rosemary Waterlow ...... Victoria Carling
Mr Clew/Clerk ...... Michael Deacon
Philip Ravelston ...... Valentine Pelka
Hermione Slater ...... Emily Richard
Bookseller/Waiter/Tramp ...... William Simons

Director: Jeremy Mortimer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1988.

1 hour

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Mon 31 Oct 202204:00
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