The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells



The History of Mr. Polly

A dramatisation in 3 parts of Victorian author H.G. Wells' intimate drama about a man who has forsaken his dreams to lead a life of suffocating mediocrity. Alfred Polly (Lee Evans) was once a man with truly extraordinary dreams, but unfortunately Alfred has chosen to walk the comfortable path of convention. Now saddled with a nagging wife (Anne-Marie Duff) and a failing business, Alfred becomes consumed by his own desperation. But no one who strives for a life of simple contentment will ever achieve anything truly extraordinary, and only when Alfred decides to take violent action will he finally realize what it takes for a gutless milquetoast to embrace his inner hero.

Wells,HG - The history of Mr Polly - 1of3 (R4 1989-09-01).mp3

Wells,HG - The history of Mr Polly - 2of3 (R4 1989-09-08).mp3

Wells,HG - The history of Mr Polly - 3of3 (R4 1989-09-15).mp3

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  • Interesting..This is one I've never heard of..
    Thanks!
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