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Miniseries

Miniseries

As the Second World War looms, upper-class loafer Basil Seal considers his role in the unfolding events. Evelyn Waugh's sixth novel, first published in 1942. The satire reprises characters found in previous novels such as 'Decline and Fall' and 'Vile Bodies'. Dramatised in three parts by Denys Hawthorne. CAST: Basil Seal .... Simon Cadell Freddy .... Brian Miller Barbara .... Jenny Howe Lady Seal .... Elizabeth Kelly Sir Joshua Mainwaring .... Jack May Angela Lyne .... Marian Diamond Poppet .... Joanna Myers Margot Metroland .... Mary Wimbush Peter Pastmaster .... Michael Cochrane Sonia Trumpington .... Jane Whittenshaw Alastair Trumpington .... Simon Treves Ambrose Silk .... Steve Hodson Bentley .... Hugh Dickson Bomber .... Alan Thompson Narrator .... Tony Britton with Danielle Allan, Timothy Bateson, Nicholas Gilbrook, David Bannerman, Fraser Kerr and Danny Schiller Pianist: David King Director: Jane Morgan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1990.