The Backward Son
by Stephen Spender [his first novel, published in 1940]
dramatised by Pauline Spender
Broadcast 20 March 1993, Saturday Night Theatre, 19:50
and 14 May 1994, Playhouse, 14:30
Duration: 70 minutes
The play, loosely based on Spender's childhood, charts the life of young Geoffrey, his bewildering family and the rigours of a minor public school.
Featuring David Learner [Geoffrey Brand], Simon Kantor [Geoffrey as a boy], Jonathan Adams [Mr. Brand] and Kate Binchy [Mrs. Brand].
With Henry Power [Hilary], Melanie Hudson [Hilda], Patrick Rosenfeld [Christopher], Joanna Wake [Mrs. Harding], Eric Allan [Mr. Leather], Ann Windsor [Mrs. Leather], Melinda Walker [Miss Higgins], Jamie de Courcey [Palmer], Gary King [Fallow] and Leo Conville [Lawton].
Directed by Richard Wortley
The play is followed by Sir Stephen Spender reading his poem 'The Public Son of a Public Man'. Produced by Marion Nancarrow.
Duration: 4 minutes
80/44/mono; 42 MB
The sound quality is mostly good but there is a hissy section from about 48:00 to 63:00
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