Awakenings
Williams embarks on a new play and Marlon Brando turns up for an unconventional audition for it. Read by Damien Lewis.
Tennessee Williams embarks on a new play, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Marlon Brando attends an unconventional audition for the part of Stanley.
John Lahr's evocative biography of America's great playwright.
Read by Damian Lewis with Trevor White as the voice of Tennessee Williams.
With the voices of Elaine Claxton, Bettrys Jones and Ian Conningham.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2014.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Damian Lewis |
| Reader | Trevor White |
| Reader | Elaine Claxton |
| Reader | Bettrys Jones |
| Reader | Ian Conningham |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Author | John Lahr |
Broadcasts
Tue 23 Sep 201409:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Wed 24 Sep 201400:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 6 Aug 201914:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Aug 201902:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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