1. London

Of Mr Joseph Andrews, his birth, parentage, education, and great endowments, with a word or two concerning ancestors.

Henry Fielding's 18th-century comic masterpiece is a riotous journey through the morals and manners of high and low society.

Dramatised in four parts by John Scotney.

Stars Cornelius Garrett

In this opening episode, Joseph accompanies the flirtatious Lady Booby to London whilst Parson Adams campaigns to educate him to achieve his potential.

Joseph ...... Cornelius Garrett
Lady Booby ...... June Barrie
Parson Adams ...... John Franklyn-Robbins
Henry Fielding ...... John Rye
Sir Thomas Booby ...... William Fox
Mrs Slipslop ...... Anne Jameson
Mr Peter Pounce ...... Peter Woodthorpe
Mr Grogblossom ...... Bill Wallis
Mr Mockgallant ...... Graham Blockey
Lady Tittle ...... Tessa Worsley
Lady Tattle ...... Karen Ford

Director: Shaun MacLoughlin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1986.