
And a Little Love Besides by Alan Plater
4 Extra Debut. Following an 'unfortunate physical incident' a vicar refuses to side with his affronted flock. Stars Michael Jayston. From 1980.
An 'unfortunate physical incident' takes place in Reverend Carter's parish.
One of his parishioners is accused of inappropriate behaviour.
The vicar's unorthodox reaction to this sets some of his flock firmly against him...
Starring Michael Jayston and Malcolm Hebden.
Written by Alan Plater.
Reverend Carter ........ Michael Jayston
Briggs ........ Malcolm Hebden
Amy ........ Annette Robertson
Mitchell ........ Stephen Hancock
Hennessy ........ Roger Rowland
Mrs Hennessy ........ Jean Rimmer
Mrs Carter ........ Lynda Marchal
Linda ........ Sue Jenkins
First performed on stage in Hull in 1970.
Directed at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Manchester by Caroline Smith.
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in August 1980.
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'And a Little Love Besides’ is part of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection of selected titles returned to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ by various collectors.
Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle.
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