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3. Down by the Sea

1963-1980. Letty and Oliver reach the sunset of their lives, and dream of living by the sea. Stars Nerys Hughes.

1963-1980. Letty and Oliver reach the sunset of their lives, spent in a seaside bungalow bought for them by their children.

Now, alone, they have to resolve the problems of old age.

Starring Nerys Hughes and Nigel Anthony.

Victor Pemberton's trilogy of dramas telling the story of the Edginton family across the 20th century.

It is inspired by real people and actual events.

Letty Hobbs . . . . Nerys Hughes
Oliver Hobbs . . . . Nigel Anthony
Beatrice . . . . Sheila Grant
Mick . . . . Spencer Banks
Eddie . . . . Sean Barrett
Mary . . . . Karen Archer
Jonathan . . . . Rory McNicholl
Bill Brooks . . . . Michael Tudor Barnes
Tilly Brooks / District Nurse . . . . Emily Richard
Fred Golding . . . . Norman Bird
Gladys Golding / Alice . . . . Joan Matheson
Cypriot man / Newsreader . . . . John Baddeley
Cypriot woman . . . . Julie Berry
Reporter / Charlie . . . . Kim Wall
Doctor / Brian . . . . Steven Harrold

Guests at the Golden Wedding played by members of the cast.

Dance band: Les Brown Trio

Pianist: Mary Nash

Director: David Spenser

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 1989.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

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