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The Ambassador

Episode 2 of 5

The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. Stars Sylvia Syms. From 1998.

The Dublin Theatrical Costumiers are asked to dress a British Embassy pageant, only to become embroiled in an unfortunate scandal...

Christopher Fitz-Simon's five-part comedy.

Dessie Doyle ...... David Kelly
Lady Bletchley ...... Sylvia Syms
Violet Doyle ...... Pauline McLynn
Antony Gogan ...... Eugene O'Brien
Mr McNamara ...... Frank Kelly
Mr Bagshott ...... Bosco Hogan
Polly Hoskins ...... Ali White

Music played by John Trotter.

Directed at BBC Belfast by Roland Jaquarello.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1998.

30 minutes

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