Neil Brand - A Year at the Races
4 Extra Debut. Near the end of his career, Groucho Marx meets a wisecracking fan determined to teach him new comedy tricks. Stars Toby Jones.
Nearing the end of his career Groucho Marx meets a young star-struck fan, who also happens to be a wisecracking horse doctor. Determined to keep her idol’s star shining, she attempts to teach the old funny man some new comedy tricks.
Neil Brand's fast-talking comedy drama about fame and the lasting power of a witty-one-liner.
Groucho ….. Toby Jones
Selma ….. Jenna Augen
Loretta ….. Tracy-Ann Oberman
Eddie ….. Ewan Bailey
Director: Helen Perry
A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in April 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Groucho | Toby Jones |
| Selma | Jenna Augen |
| Loretta | Tracy-Ann Oberman |
| Eddie | Ewan Bailey |
| Director | Helen Perry |
| Writer | Neil Brand |
Broadcasts
Mon 6 Apr 201514:15BBC Radio 4- Christmas Day 201522:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 25 Feb 202011:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 25 Feb 202021:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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