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QC Robert tries to woo Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet. Stars Hugh Bonneville and Lyndsey Marshal. From 2012.
Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
Hugh Bonneville stars as Robert Purcell, QC.
He's a perfect specimen of the British Establishment, who applies faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life.
Jon Canter's comic novel adapted by Robin Brooks.
Robert Purcell ..... Hugh Bonneville
Elizabeth ..... Lyndsey Marshal
Guy ..... Adam Billington
Sophie ..... Francine Chamberlain
Anthony ..... Carl Prekopp
Isabel ..... Lauren Mote
Alan ..... Gerard McDermott
Director: Jonquil Painting.
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2012.
Last on
Sat 21 Feb 2026
04:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Robert | Hugh Bonneville |
| Elizabeth | Lyndsey Marshal |
| Guy | Adam Billington |
| Sophie | Francine Chamberlain |
| Anthony | Carl Prekopp |
| Actor | Gerard McDermott |
| Actor | Lauren Mote |
| Actor | Tracy Wiles |
| Author | Jon Canter |
| Adaptor | Robin Brooks |
| Director | Jonquil Panting |
| Producer | Jonquil Panting |
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