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The Truth About George

Pub raconteur Mr Mulliner’s tale of a man in love who must overcome a speech impediment. Stars Richard Griffiths. From 2004.

The pub raconteur's tale of a man in love who must overcome a speech impediment.

Storyteller Mr Mulliner enlists the regular tipplers of the Angler's Rest to tell his tales.

Starring Richard Griffiths.

From a collection of stories written by PG Wodehouse, first published in 1927.

Dramatised by Roger Davenport.

Mr Mulliner .... Richard Griffiths
Miss Postlethwaite / Susan / Wilfred .... Matilda Ziegler
A Dry Sherry / George …. Peter Darney
A Pint of Stout / The Specialist / The Guard .... David Timson
A Light Ale / The Lunatic .... Martin Hyder
A Port / Traveller / Farmer Appleby .... Peter Acre
Stranger / Reporter .... Damian Lynch
Mother on the Train …. Lydia Leonard

Director: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2004.

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