Stephen Wakelam - Punters

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**** This programme was suggested by David Ashworth as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend **** When Mark comes home from university and puts a successful bet on the horses, a group of friends become obsessed by winning at the races. "Nijinski is what this game's all about. Each year you hope to see another horse like him, another one to set your blood tingling. You hope for one that'll never get beaten. But they always do... just like people... I want to win a bit, yes.... more than a bit.... but there's more to this game than making money or losing it ... " Written by Stephen Wakelam. Mark .... Paul Copley Frank .... James Tomlinson Paul .... Andrew Jarvis Wayne .... Freddie Fletcher Connie .... Lorraine Peters Brenda .... Juliet Cooke Roy ... Martin Matthews Margaret .... Nina Holloway Punters .... Peter Wheeler / John Jardine Director: Tony Cliff First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1977. **** To nominate a programme from the archives that you would like to hear again, please email [email protected] ****