Bequest to the Nation by Terence Rattigan
Directed by David Johnson
BBC Radio 4 SNT 23/05/1981 (Original Broadcast)
From Radio 4 Extra 2012 ( 1 Hr 36 Min)
M4a to mp3@224K
First Produced at the Haymarket 1970
Based on his 1966 television play Nelson (full title - Nelson - A Portrait in Miniature).
The passionate relationship between Lord Nelson and Emma Hamilton causes tensions and friction amongst Nelson's family and colleagues. What does the greatest naval hero of the day see in this drunken, vulgar woman? Rattigan's play sets out to explain this enigma. The title refers to Nelson leaving Emma and their child Horatia to the nation on his death.
The Cast:
Lady Hamilton...............Sian Phillips
Lady Nelson.................Anna Massey
Nelson......................Michael Bryant
Hardy.......................Alan Lake
George Matcham Jnr..........David McAllister
Lord Minto..................Nicholas Courtney
George Matcham Snr..........Michael Spice
Katherine Matcham...........Judy Franklin
Lord Barham.................Alan Dudley
Betsy.......................Diana Bishop
Francesca...................Patience Tomlinson
Piano played by David Johns
Directed by David Johnson
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