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The arrival of baby Titus, the 77th Earl of Groan, causes consternation in the crumbling citadel of Gormenghast

The first of two plays based on the Gormenghast novels by Mervyn Peake.

Starring Sting, Freddie Jones, Bernard Hepton and Judy Parfitt.

Dramatised by Brian Sibley.

Steerpike …….. Sting
The Artist …….. Freddie Jones
Dr Prunesquallo …….. Bernard Hepton
Irma Prunesquallor …….. Judy Parfitt
Sepulchrave …….. David Warner
Gertrude …….. Eleanor Bron
Clarice and Cora …….. Sheila Hancock
Fuchsia …….. Jill Lidstone
Flay …….. Cyril Shaps
Sourdust …….. Robert Eddison
Barquentine …….. Maurice Denham
Swelter …….. Stratford Johns
Nannie Slagg …….. Hilda Schroder
Keda …….. Melinda Walker
Rantel …….. Graham Blockey
Braigon …….. Peter Acre

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in Dexcember1984.