Terrence Rattigan Bequest To The Nation

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Saturday-Night Theatre: Bequest to the Nation Sat 23rd May 1981, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM By Terence Rattigan, adapted for Radio by Bridget Marrow "...Could I have rewarded these services, I would not now call upon my Country; but as that has not been in my power, I leave Emma Lady Hamilton, therefore, a legacy to my King and Country, that they will give her an ample provision to maintain her rank in life…" Written by Admiral Lord Nelson on board his flagship "Victory", in sight of the combined fleets of France and Spain, on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar. Forte Piano: David Johns   Directed by David Johnston   Emma Hamilton: Sian Phillips Nelson: Michael Bryant Lady Nelson: Anna Massey Capt Hardy: Alan Lake George Matcham, Sr.: Michael Spice Katherine Matcham: Judy Franklin George Matcham: David McAlister Lord Barham: Alan Dudley Lord Minto: Nicholas Courtney Betsy: Diana Bishop Captain Blackwood: Sean Arnold Francesca: Patience Tomlinson

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