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2. Peter and Paula

Episode 2 of 6

Mr Emmanuel eavesdrops at a table next to a brother and sister. Peter and Paula seem to be worlds apart. Stars Hugh Burden.

A series of six overheard conversation pieces by Alun Owen's earwigger - a man who likes to listen to other people's conversations.

He always lunches at the same restaurant, and selects the table nearest the diners who will provide him with the best entertainment.

The casual observer would not think that Peter and Paula were brother and sister - they seem from worlds apart, but Mr Emmanuel, at the next table, is more than a casual observer and by the end of the meal he has overheard their conversation and knows a great deal more about them.

Peter .... Clive Swift
Paula .... Phyllida Law
Jake .... Jim McManus
Emma .... Moir Leslie
Mr Emmanuel .... Hugh Burden

Written by Alun Owen.

Directed by John Tydeman.

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in 1984.

Release date:

30 minutes

On radio

Tue 29 Jul 2025 06:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Jul 2025 06:30
  • Tue 29 Jul 2025 11:30
  • Tue 29 Jul 2025 17:30
  • Wed 30 Jul 2025 01:30