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The Angel of Islington by Alex Mermikides

4 Extra Debut. Art historian Arthur wakes one morning to discover a lost angel at the bottom of his bed. Stars Alec McCowen and Elaine Caxton.

'We don't do that in Islington... and we don't go around flying around in our birthday suits'.

One morning, an art historian named Arthur wakes to find a lost angel sitting at the end of his bed in north London.

When he takes her out for breakfast, the chaos begins...

Written by Alex Mermikides

Arthur ....... Alec McCowen
Angel ....... Elaine Claxton
Barmaid/Customer: ....... Jane Whittenshaw
Jurassic ....... Ross Livingstone
TV Announcer ....... Sandra James Young
Mike ....... Andrew Branch

Music by Wilfredo Acosta

Director Janet Whittaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1995.

28 minutes

Last on

Tue 27 May 202501:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 26 May 202506:00
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  • Tue 27 May 202501:00
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