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Alice's Friend

84 year old Alice employs Len as her chauffeur sparking resentment amongst their families. Stars Joyce Carey and Harold Goodwin.

When 84 year old Alice employs Len as her chauffeur, a genuine friendship gradually develops between them.

But Alice's son and daughter don’t approve, thinking Len’s after the old woman's money.

Even Len's wife and family begin to resent the amount of time he gives her...

Starring Joyce Carey, Pauline Letts and Harold Goodwin.

Written by Owen Holder.

Alice ...... Joyce Carey
Enid Cooper ...... Pauline Letts
Len Cooper ...... Harold Goodwin
Charles ...... David Gooderson
Muriel ...... Jean Trend
Donald ...... Spencer Banks
Robert ...... Stephen Garlick
Phyllis ...... Theresa Streatfeild
Mr Hampton ...... Owen Holder

Pianist: Neil Rhoden

Director: Ian Cotterell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1982.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 11 Nov 202301:00
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