Mr Waring of the ±«Óătv
Freddie Fox and Robert Bathurst star in the true story of Peter Waring, whose desire for a better life brought him fame and infamy. Told through archive documents and memoirs
A curated drama of archive documents and memoirs, by Freddie Phillips.
It's just after the Second World War and success beckons when a young entertainer with “a new line in comedy” lands the leading role in a ±«Óătv radio show. Freddie Fox and Robert Bathurst star in the true story of Peter Waring, whose desire for a better life brought him fame and infamy.
Mr Waring ….. Freddie Fox
Frank Muir ….. Robert Bathurst
Benny Hill/Booking Manager….. Clive Hayward
Redacted Letter Writer ….. Tony Turner
Charmian Innes ….. Elinor Coleman
Director of Variety ….. Simon Ludders
±«Óătv Voice ….. Marilyn Nnadebe
LPR Roche ….. Stewart Campbell
Jack Fallon ….. Joshua Riley
Press Voice 1 ….. Jane Slavin
Pianist, Peter Ringrose
Directed by Gemma Jenkins
Photograph, The Magic Circle Archive
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Broadcasts
- Tue 22 Jun 2021 14:15±«Óătv Radio 4 FM
- Thu 31 Aug 2023 14:15±«Óătv Radio 4
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