Mr Betjeman Regrets

Second of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets.

Towards the end of his career, Sir John Betjeman is a national treasure.

He's become an immensely popular tv and radio performer, selling over two million copies of his Collected Poems in his lifetime. But he continues to worry about his chequered career and complex personal life.

Stars Benjamin Whitrow who died shortly before he could finish recording this drama.

His role was completed by Robert Bathurst, a friend and fellow Betjeman enthusiast.

Written by Jonathan Smith.

Betjeman - Benjamin Whitrow/Robert Bathurst

Lady Elizabeth - Joanna David

Lady Penelope - Sarah Crowden

Cornish Woman. - Sandra Duncan

Young Paul - Adam Thomas Wright

Includes voices of:

Gerard McDermott

Isabella Inchbald

Neil McCaul

Director: Bruce Young.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.

Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman.