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Pursued By a Bear

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The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope. Stars Pauline McLynn. From 1998.

A rundown Dublin theatrical costumier is struggling to come to terms with modern working practices.

When an order comes in from a local nun's drama group, it leads to a mix-up with the Gaiety Theatre's opera production.

The opening episode of Christopher Fitz-Simon's five-part comedy.

Dessie Doyle ...... David Kelly
Violet Doyle ...... Pauline McLynn
Antony Gogan ...... Eugene O'Brien
Mr McNamara ...... Frank Kelly
Sister Accumulata ...... Doreen Keogh
Mr Hornibrooks ...... Mark Mulholland
P.J Clohessy ...... Derry Power

Music played by John Trotter.

Directed at BBC Belfast by Roland Jaquarello.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 5 Feb 202502:00

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