David Troughton
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In this BBC full-cast production, King Lear tests his three daughters' love, with disastrous consequences.
Some of the most stirring scenes Shakespeare ever wrote resonate powerfully in this dramatic radio production. Tortured madness, pure evil, and the fatal struggle for power grip the listener until the final, shockingly tragic conclusion.
Starring Corin Redgrave as King Lear, with Justine Waddell as Cordelia,
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Carol is due to give her answer to Brenda Kiely about whether or not she will sign over the lease of the café. Today is also Carol's birthday and her family, friends and Cyril's regulars have organised a surprise party for her to cheer her up. When the time comes for the big announcement what will Carol's answer be?
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It's a big day for Sarah's friends and family as they wait to find out about her meeting with a literary agent in Bristol. Today is also the day that Brenda Kiely makes her formal offer to Carol for the lease of Cyril's. But if that wasn't enough for Carol to worry about it seems she has even bigger concerns. Where is Stan?
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Business is slow in the Café and Carol spends the morning trying to set up Sarah with anyone she can think of who is single. As the rest of the gang arrive for their regular tea break they get more than they expected when faced with their old school friend John. Once a pudgy bully, now a successful businessman, why is he back? Does his return mean a potential love interest for Sarah?
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There's an air of excitement at Cyril's as our regulars get ready for a night out at Sing Along Sound of Music. Chloe is on hand to do Mary's makeup and is desperate to know if anything happened between Sarah and John at Quiz night. Carol meanwhile is frantically preparing for an important meeting with her accountant before the mini bus arrives to take them.