The Need For Nonsense

byJulia Blackburn, Andrew Sachs (Read by), Alexi Kaye-Campbell (Read by), Mark Meadows (Read by), Ross McKendrick (Read by), James Rastall (Read by), Kim Hicks (Read by)

A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

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Julia Blackburn's play captures the warm, heartfelt and comic story of the Victorian poet and painter Edward Lear's lifelong friendship with his eccentric Greek servant, Giorgio, who inspired him to address the painful truths in his life while making us laugh. Stars Andrew Sachs as Edward Lear and Alexi Kaye-Campbell as Giorgio Kokalis. Also featured in the cast are Mark Meadows, Ross McKendrick, James Rastall and Kim Hicks. Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery. The Need for Nonsense was originally broadcast on 9 February 2009, and repeated on 17 January 2011.

About Julia Blackburn

Julia Blackburn is an author and scriptwriter whose radio plays include A Good Death, Betsy and Napoleon, The Need for Nonsense and The Spellbound Horses.
Details
  • Imprint: BBC Digital Audio
  • ISBN: 9781445863726
  • Length: 43 minutes
  • Price: £4.00