Episodes
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| 20210419 | 20240910 (R4) | In 1642, the lives of three actors are devastated by a theatre ban that will last 18 years. They witness the upheavals of plague, Civil War, Puritan persecution and the execution of their Royal patron, Charles I. Marcella Evaristi's play celebrates the remarkable survival and ultimate Restoration triumph of these real-life friends who finally returned to the stage as celebrated players in 1660. Michael - Justin Salinger Charlie - Daniel Boyd Walter - .Joel MacCormack Mattie - .Melody Grove Robin - Stephen Boxer Isobel - Candida Benson Susannah - Lauren Cornelius Producer/Director: Bruce Young BBC Scotland By Marcella Evaristi. In 1642, the Puritans close the theatres for 18 years. In 1642, the lives of three actors are devastated by a theatre ban that will last 18 years. Marcella Evaristi's play celebrates the remarkable survival of these real-life friends. |
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