Mrs Robinson, I Presume
Tracy-Ann Oberman's drama tells the story of the making of one of the films that changed Hollywood, The Graduate. Starring John Simm as director Mike Nichols.
A new play by Tracy-Ann Oberman, telling the story of the film that changed Hollywood - The Graduate. Starring John Simm as director Mike Nichols.
In 1963, fledgling producer Lawrence Turman read a novel by Charles Webb called The Graduate. He knew he had to make it into a movie, so he optioned it with his own money. He then persuaded Mike Nichols, who had only directed theatre at this point, to direct the film.
Everyone in Hollywood thought they were crazy when they cast the unknown Dustin Hoffman to play Benjamin Braddock, who was described in the book as tall, blond and athletic. But they went their own way and made a classic movie that defined a generation. How they did it and how Gene Hackman, Anne Bancroft and Mel Brooks got involved along the way is the subject of Tracy-Ann Oberman's drama.
Tracy-Ann's previous work for Radio 4 includes the Afternoon Dramas Bette And Joan And Baby Jane and Rock And Doris And Elizabeth.
Producer: Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mike Nichols | John Simm |
| Lawrence Turman | Paul Kaye |
| Dustin Hoffman | Kevin Bishop |
| Anne Bancroft | Tracy-Ann Oberman |
| Gene Hackman | Terry Mynott |
| Mel Brooks | Steve Furst |
| Ava Gardner | Lorelei King |
| Writer | Tracy-Ann Oberman |
| Producer | Liz Anstee |
Broadcasts
- Fri 24 Apr 201514:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 24 Jan 201714:15BBC Radio 4
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