Celia de Wolff Radio Plays
16 Aug: The Abdication, 1: The King's Matter
By Christopher Lee, rpt. Another look at the abdication of Edward VIII, from the point of view of the Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Canterbury, who both believe that the proposed marriage is inappropriate. Stanley Baldwin: Jim Broadbent, Cosmo Lang: Hugh Ross, Harding:; Mark Straker, Lord Beaverbrook: Matthew Marsh, Mary: Kika Markham (Just One Cornetto), Edward VIII: Anthony Calf, Chaplain: Michael Jayston. Producer: Celia de Wolff.
17 Aug: The Abdication,2: The Crisis of Wallis Simpson
By Nicola Baldwin. This part of the story is told from the point of view of Wallis Simpson. She escapes to France to escape press harassment, and then tries to persuade the king not to abdicate. Wallis: Frances Barber, Edward VIII: Anthony Calf, Kitty Rogers: Jane McKenna, Herman Rogers: Mark Straker, Lord Brownlow: Richard Dillane, Goddard: David Collings, George Ladbrook: Ben Crowe, Inspector: Richard Atlee. Producer: Celia de Wolff.
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