Stephen Spender The Backward Son

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The Backward Son by Stephen Spender   Adapted from the poet's first novel by his sister-in-law Pauline Spender. The story, loosely based on Spender's own childhood, charts the life of young Geoffrey, his bewildering family, and the rigours of a minor public school. Introducted by the author.   Geoffrey, as an adult: David Learner Geoffrey,as a child: Simon Kantor Mr Brand: Jonathan Adams Mrs Brand: Kate Binchy Mr Leather: Eric Allan   Hilary: Henry Power Christopher: Patrick Rosenfeld Palmer: Jamie de Courcey Hilda: Melanie Hudson Laughton: Leo Conville Fallow: Gary King Mrs Leather: Ann Windsor Miss Higgins: Melinda Walker Mrs Harding: Joanna Wake Director Richard Wortley Saturday Playhouse Sat 20th Mar 1993 19:50 on BBC Radio 4 FM

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.