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John Moore - A Portrait of Elmbury

The residents of an English market town face the challenges of life between the two world wars. Stars David Beames.

The residents of an English market town face the challenges of life between the two world wars and economic depression.

Adapted from the Brensham Trilogy novels by John Moore.

Performed by the Worcester Theatre Company.

Adapted for radio from an original production staged at the Swan Theatre, Worcester.

William Hart ... David Beames
Colonel ... Willoughby Gray
Bardolph/General Bouverie .... Lennox Greaves
Pistol/Mr Rendcombe ... Simon Walter
Nym/MrBowles .... Robert Locke
Miss Benedict ... Maureen Flynn
Mr Chorlton ... Rob Swinton
John Moore ... Kim Durham
Pheemy ... Julia Winwood
Narrator/Mr Jeffs ... David Goodland
Bertram Jeffs ... Ian Russell
Ernest Jeffs .... Nicholas Moseley

Music arranged and directed by Simon Walter

Director: Pat Trueman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Jun 202204:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Mar 201706:00
  • Sat 25 Mar 201716:00
  • Sun 26 Mar 201704:00
  • Sat 18 Jun 202206:00
  • Sat 18 Jun 202216:00
  • Sun 19 Jun 202204:00