Mr Betjeman Regrets
4 Extra Debut. Despite being a national treasure later in life, Sir John still worries about his career and personal life. Stars Ben Whitrow.
Second of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets.
Towards the end of his career, Sir John Betjeman is a national treasure.
He's become an immensely popular tv and radio performer, selling over two million copies of his Collected Poems in his lifetime. But he continues to worry about his chequered career and complex personal life.
Stars Benjamin Whitrow who died shortly before he could finish recording this drama.
His role was completed by Robert Bathurst, a friend and fellow Betjeman enthusiast.
Written by Jonathan Smith.
Betjeman ...... Benjamin Whitrow/Robert Bathurst
Lady Elizabeth ...... Joanna David
Lady Penelope ...... Sarah Crowden
Cornish Woman. ...... Sandra Duncan
Young Paul ...... Adam Thomas Wright
Includes voices of:
Gerard McDermott
Isabella Inchbald
Neil McCaul
Director: Bruce Young.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.
Last on
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Betjeman | Benjamin Whitrow |
| Betjeman | Robert Bathurst |
| Lady Elizabeth | Joanna David |
| Lady Penelope | Sarah Crowden |
| Young Paul | Adam Thomas Wright |
| Cornish Woman | Sandra Duncan |
| Voice 1 | Gerard McDermott |
| Voice 2 | Isabella Inchbald |
| Voice 3 | Neil McCaul |
| Writer | Jonathan Smith |
| Director | Bruce Young |
| Producer | Bruce Young |
Broadcasts
Boxing Day 201714:15BBC Radio 4- Fri 27 Dec 201914:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 11 Oct 202210:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 11 Oct 202215:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 12 Oct 202203:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
