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Boswell's Life of Callas
Episode 2 of 4
Dr Johnson's famed biographer James Boswell meets Maria Callas and her dog - and stars in an opera. Stars Miles Jupp. From 2015.
When Boswell meets Maria Callas and her poodle, he finds himself in an opera of his own making.
Jon Canter’s sitcom sees Dr Johnson's celebrated biographer, James Boswell pursue other legends to immortalise.
James Boswell ...... Miles Jupp
Maria Calla ...... Arabella Weir.
Director: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.
Last on
Thu 29 Feb 202402:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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'Kiss my poodle'
Duration: 01:54
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| James Boswell | Miles Jupp |
| Maria Callas | Arabella Weir |
| Writer | Jon Canter |
| Director | Sally Avens |
Broadcasts
Wed 4 Mar 201511:30BBC Radio 4- Sun 19 Mar 201719:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 24 Mar 201707:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 24 Mar 201717:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 24 Mar 201722:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 25 Mar 201705:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 12 Feb 201922:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 28 Feb 202207:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 28 Feb 202217:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 1 Mar 202205:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 6 Mar 202209:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 28 Feb 202407:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 28 Feb 202412:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 28 Feb 202417:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 29 Feb 202402:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
