Mr Waring of the 麻豆社 by Freddie Phillips
4 Extra Debut. The true story of Peter Waring whose desire brought him fame and infamy. Stars Freddie Fox and Robert Bathurst.
It's just after the Second World War and success beckons when a young entertainer with 鈥渁 new line in comedy鈥� lands the leading role in a 麻豆社 radio show.
The true story of Peter Waring, whose desire for a better life brought him fame and infamy.
Starring Freddie Fox and Robert Bathurst.
A curated drama of archive documents and memoirs, by Freddie Phillips.
Mr Waring 鈥�.. Freddie Fox
Frank Muir 鈥�.. Robert Bathurst
Benny Hill/Booking Manager鈥�.. Clive Hayward
Redacted Letter Writer 鈥�.. Tony Turner
Charmian Innes 鈥�.. Elinor Coleman
Director of Variety 鈥�.. Simon Ludders
麻豆社 Voice 鈥�.. Marilyn Nnadebe
LPR Roche 鈥�.. Stewart Campbell
Jack Fallon 鈥�.. Joshua Riley
Press Voice 1 鈥�.. Jane Slavin
Pianist, Peter Ringrose
Director: Gemma Jenkins
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in June 2021.
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Broadcasts
Tue 22 Jun 2021 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Thu 31 Aug 2023 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 28 Nov 2025 15:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Nov 2025 21:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 29 Nov 2025 05:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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