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4. Anna and the Dame

Episode 4 of 6

Mr Emmanuel earwigs at a table next to imperious actress Dame Laura, as she lunches with a rising starlet. 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.

Dame Laura is a well-known actress and she is lunching with her agent and a rising young actress. Mr Emmanuel, at the table next to them, overhears all they have to say but then, such is the force of Dame Laura's personality, it would be hard not to overhear her anywhere.

Mr Emmanuel .... Hugh Burden
Dame Laura .... Margaret Courtenay
Anna .... Angela Pleasence
Jake .... Jim McManus
Emma .... Moir Leslie
Peter .... Brett Usher

Directed by John Tydeman.

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

Release date:

30 minutes

On radio

Thu 31 Jul 2025 06:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 31 Jul 2025 06:30
  • Thu 31 Jul 2025 11:30
  • Thu 31 Jul 2025 17:30
  • Fri 1 Aug 2025 01:30