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The Surprising Effect of Miss Scarlett Rosebud by David Nobbs

4 Extra Debut. An ex-student turned rock-star, disrupts the lives of two retired teachers. Stars Linda Marlowe and Christine Absalom.

Two retired women teachers share a house, but little else.

Then a former student, now turned rock-star, bursts into their lives and threatens to change everything.

Starring Linda Marlowe and Christine Absalom.

Comedy drama written by David Nobbs.

Stephanie .... Linda Marlowe
Marian .... Christine Absalom
Scarlett .... Deeivya Meir
Cuthbert .... Ashley Kumar
Melanie .... Elaine Claxton
Chairman .... David Cann

Music, song and lyrics composed and performed by Stephen Benham

Director: Peter Kavanagh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 Aug 202505:00

Credits

RoleContributor
StephanieLinda Marlowe
MarianChristine Absalom
ScarlettDeeivya Meir
CuthbertAshley Kumar
MelanieElaine Claxton
ChairmanDavid Cann
DirectorPeter Kavanagh
WriterDavid Nobbs

Broadcasts

  • Wed 23 Apr 201414:15
  • Mon 31 Aug 201514:15
  • Thu 7 Aug 202515:00
  • Thu 7 Aug 202521:00
  • Fri 8 Aug 202505:00

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