Monica Dickens: My Turn To Make The Tea

Drama

Drama

In this semi-autobiographical story set in the early 1950s, Poppy is the junior reporter on the Downingham Post, where it is always her turn to make the tea. She takes lodgings with the formidable Mrs Goff and discovers something sinister under the bed. Written by Monica Dickens and adapted by Sheila Goff. First published in 1951. CAST: Poppy .... Alice Hart Mr Pellet .... Keith Barron Mrs Goff .... Marlene Sidaway Maimie .... Annabelle Dowler Victor .... Stephen Critchlow Mike .... Peter Darney Joe .... Martin Hyder Marjorie .... Jemma Elder Director: David Hunter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.