BBC Play of the Month

1970 NR 1h 57m 8.5

A glittering "fancy-dress" comedy that bubbles over with the wit and humour of Richard Sheridan, and characters like Mrs Malaprop and Sir Anthony Absolute, "the very pineapple of perfection".

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Main Cast

Andrew Cruickshank Andrew Cruickshank Sir Anthony Absolute
Beryl Reid Beryl Reid Mrs Malaprop
Jeremy Brett Jeremy Brett Captain Jack Absolute
Jennie Linden Jennie Linden Lydia Languish
John Alderton John Alderton Bob Acres
T.P. McKenna T.P. McKenna Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Lynn Farleigh Lynn Farleigh Julia
Peter Egan Peter Egan Faulkland
Janina Faye Janina Faye Lucy
Bunny May Bunny May Fag

Creators

Basil Coleman Basil Coleman Director

Info about BBC Play of the Month

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: May 17, 1970

Genres: Drama

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