Mr Waring of the BBC by Freddie Phillips
4 Extra Debut. The true story of Peter Waring whose desire brought him fame and infamy. Stars Freddie Fox and Robert Bathurst.
It's just after the Second World War and success beckons when a young entertainer with “a new line in comedy” lands the leading role in a BBC radio show.
The true story of Peter Waring, whose desire for a better life brought him fame and infamy.
Starring Freddie Fox and Robert Bathurst.
A curated drama of archive documents and memoirs, by Freddie Phillips.
Mr Waring ….. Freddie Fox
Frank Muir ….. Robert Bathurst
Benny Hill/Booking Manager….. Clive Hayward
Redacted Letter Writer ….. Tony Turner
Charmian Innes ….. Elinor Coleman
Director of Variety ….. Simon Ludders
BBC Voice ….. Marilyn Nnadebe
LPR Roche ….. Stewart Campbell
Jack Fallon ….. Joshua Riley
Press Voice 1 ….. Jane Slavin
Pianist, Peter Ringrose
Director: Gemma Jenkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2021.
Last on
Broadcasts
Tue 22 Jun 202114:15BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 31 Aug 202314:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 28 Nov 202515:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Nov 202521:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 29 Nov 202505:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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