Mr Betjeman Regrets by Jonathan Smith

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Second of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets. Towards the end of his career, Sir John Betjeman is a national treasure. He's become an immensely popular tv and radio performer, selling over two million copies of his Collected Poems in his lifetime. But he continues to worry about his chequered career and complex personal life. Stars Benjamin Whitrow who died shortly before he could finish recording this drama. His role was completed by Robert Bathurst, a friend and fellow Betjeman enthusiast. Written by Jonathan Smith. Betjeman ...... Benjamin Whitrow/Robert Bathurst Lady Elizabeth ...... Joanna David Lady Penelope ...... Sarah Crowden Cornish Woman. ...... Sandra Duncan Young Paul ...... Adam Thomas Wright Includes voices of: Gerard McDermott Isabella Inchbald Neil McCaul Director: Bruce Young. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.