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3. Booby Hall

Joseph Andrews proposes to his darling Fanny and they travel towards Booby Hall with Parson Adams. Stars Cornelius Garrett.

A very learned Part in which Parson Adams meets a wise Judge and a virtuous Clergyman.

Joseph Andrews proposes to his darling Fanny and they travel towards Booby Hall with Parson Adams.

Henry Fielding's 18th century comic masterpiece is a riotous journey through the morals and manners of high and low society.

Stars Cornelius Garrett

Dramatised by John Scotney

Joseph ...... Cornelius Garrett
Lady Booby ...... June Barrie
Parson Adams ...... John Franklyn-Robbins
Henry Fielding ...... John Rye
Sir Thomas Booby .... William Fox
Mrs Slipslop .... Anne Jameson
Mr Peter Pounce .... Peter Woodthorpe
Mr Grogblossom ... Bill Wallis
Mr Mockgallant ... Graham Blockey
Lady Tittle .... Tessa Worsley
Lady Tattle .... Karen Ford

Dramatist: John Scotney

Director: Shaun MacLoughlin

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in April 1986.

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