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The Rules of Palship
The young Noel Coward demanded fierce loyalty from his friends. But did he live up to his own high standards? Writer Jonathan Tafler imagines a testing moment.
The young Noel Coward demanded fierce loyalty from his friends. To the point of laying down 'palship' rules. But did the as-yet unknown actor live up to his own high standards? Writer Jonathan Tafler imagines a testing moment in his relationship with two actor colleagues.
Written by Jonathan Tafler
Directed by Peter Kavanagh
Last on
Fri 8 Nov 201914:15
BBC Radio 4
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Noel Coward | Joel MacCormack |
| Esme Wynne | Isabella Inchbald |
| Graham Henshaw | Tom Forrister |
| Fraser Stanhope | Wilf Scolding |
| Barth | Neil McCaul |
| Reverend Henshaw | David Reakes |
| Mary Henshaw | Ellie Darvill |
| Writer | Jonathan Tafler |
| Director | Peter Kavanagh |
Broadcasts
- Thu 16 Nov 201714:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 8 Nov 201914:15BBC Radio 4
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