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Davy wants to give Bamfylde's new headmaster his full support in 1927, but Alcock won't make it easy for him. Stars Oliver Milburn.

It’s 1927. Having failed to be appointed the new Headmaster at Bamfylde, Davy is determined to give the new Head, Alcock, his full support.

But Alcock isn't about to make that an easy prospect.

RF Delderfield's classic novel of life between the wars.

Stars Oliver Milburn.

Dramatised in five parts by Shaun McKenna.

Davy Powlett-Jones …. Oliver Milburn
Algy Herries .... John Wood
Howarth .... John Rowe
Carter .... Anthony Calf
Alcock .... Clive Merrison
Christine Forster .... Kate Buffery
Barnaby .... Gerard McDermott
Ewart .... Nick Sayce
Hislop .... Anthony Glennon
"Stoker" Monk .... Steven Williams
Lowther .... Steven Roberts

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2006.

45 minutes

On radio

Tue 8 Sep 202606:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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