Classic Serial: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - (2008) [BBC Radio (MP3 192kbps)] - dearleuk

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  Classic Serial - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists<br /> <br /> From The Radio Times<br /> <br /> Fat-cat bosses cream off the profits while their workers accept longer hours for less pay in order to keep their jobs. There's a modern resonance here, but this three-part drama is based upon the 1914 novel of Robert Tressell, published after his death. Brought to the radio by Johnny Vegas and writer Andrew Lynch, the story follows a group of builders renovating a house in the early 1900s. They exist just above the poverty line, with their only fall back being the workhouse or an early grave. Vegas has assembled a terrific cast who inject a dark shot of humour into the veins of this challenging story of exploitation. Paul Whitehouse is particularly brilliant as the vile Christian hypocrite Mr Hunter (aka Old Misery). His voice oozes malevolence as he keeps the workers where they should be - crushed. And Andrew Lincoln is perfectly cast as the young socialist who tries to set a working-class cat among the broken-winged pigeons. It's a powerful brave drama, spared from being worthy by the wit and quality of the acting and writing. <br /> <br /> <br /> Johnny Vegas stars in an adaptation of this inspirational novel, a moving fable in which hope triumphs over experience. It follows a year in the lives of a band of builders, decorators and occasional undertakers. Ragged trousered, poor, and ironically named philanthropists because they donate their labour for a barely living wage in order to contribute to the wealth of their 'betters'.<br /> <br /> <br /> Andrew Lynch's dramatisation of Robert Tressell's celebrated socialist masterpiece following a group of exploited builders renovating a house in the early 1900s.<br /> <br /> 1/3 A shock is in store for the workmen as their ruthless boss Old Misery singles out one of the group. Ruth and Easton resort to desperate measures to pay the rent.<br /> <br /> Owen ............................................ Andrew Lincoln<br /> Easton ............................................ Johnny Vegas<br /> Crass ............................................ Timothy Spall<br /> Hunter (Old Misery) ............................ Paul Whitehouse<br /> The Policeman ................................. John Prescott MP<br /> Ruth ......................................... Shirley Henderson<br /> Rushton ............................................ Bill Bailey<br /> Barrington .................................... Tom Goodman-Hill<br /> Slyme .............................................. Kevin Eldon<br /> Linden .......................................... Philip Jackson<br /> Mrs Linden ...................................... Gwyneth Powell<br /> Philpot .......................................... Tony Haygarth<br /> Bundy ............................................... Tony Pitts<br /> Bert .............................................. Des O'Malley<br /> Dawson/Sweater .................................... Rupert Degas<br /> Sawkins ........................................ Andrew Langtree<br /> Mary ................................................ Emma Fryer<br /> Newman .......................................... Steven Radford<br /> Elsie ............................................ Yasmin Garrad<br /> Charlie ............................................. Jake Pratt<br /> <br /> Directed by Dirk Maggs.<br /> <br /> <br /> 2/3 Jack Linden is struggling to keep his family out of the workhouse. Easton, under pressure to provide for his family and keep his job, turns to drink. Ruth is left at home with the baby and the new lodger, with shocking consequences.<br /> <br /> Owen ............................................ Andrew Lincoln<br /> Easton ............................................ Johnny Vegas<br /> Crass ............................................ Timothy Spall<br /> Hunter (Old Misery) ............................ Paul Whitehouse<br /> Ruth ......................................... Shirley Henderson<br /> Rushton ............................................ Bill Bailey<br /> Barrington/Rev Starr .......................... Tom Goodman-Hill<br /> Slyme/Rev Belcher .................................. Kevin Eldon<br /> Linden .......................................... Philip Jackson<br /> Nora ............................................ Raquel Cassidy<br /> Mrs Linden/Mrs Crass ............................ Gwyneth Powell<br /> Philpot .......................................... Tony Haygarth<br /> Bundy ............................................... Tony Pitts<br /> Bert .............................................. Des O'Malley<br /> Mr Didlum ......................................... Rupert Degas<br /> Frankie ........................................... Robert Madge<br /> Mary ................................................ Emma Fryer<br /> Elsie ............................................ Yasmin Garrad<br /> Charlie ............................................. Jake Pratt<br /> <br /> Directed by Dirk Maggs.<br /> <br /> <br /> 3/3 Ruth, reeling from the shock of recent events, is deserted once again as her husband Easton goes out with his workmates on their annual jolly. The situation takes a dramatic turn when Ruth goes missing. Meanwhile the workers are united in tragedy, and an unexpected revelation could change Frank Owen's life forever.<br /> <br /> Owen ............................................ Andrew Lincoln<br /> Easton ............................................ Johnny Vegas<br /> Crass ............................................ Timothy Spall<br /> Hunter (Old Misery) ............................ Paul Whitehouse<br /> Ruth ......................................... Shirley Henderson<br /> Rushton ............................................ Bill Bailey<br /> Barrington/Rev Starr .......................... Tom Goodman-Hill<br /> Policeman ..................................... John Prescott MP<br /> Sweater/Dawson/Mr Didlum .......................... Rupert Degas<br /> Linden .......................................... Philip Jackson<br /> Nora ............................................ Raquel Cassidy<br /> Mrs Linden ...................................... Gwyneth Powell<br /> Philpot .......................................... Tony Haygarth<br /> Bundy ............................................... Tony Pitts<br /> Bert .............................................. Des O'Malley<br /> Sawkins ........................................ Andrew Langtree<br /> Frankie ........................................... Robert Madge<br /> Mary ................................................ Emma Fryer<br /> Elsie ............................................ Yasmin Garrad<br /> Charlie ............................................. Jake Pratt<br /> <br /> Directed by Dirk Maggs.<br /> <br /> <br /> Type : mpeg 1 layer III<br /> Bitrate : 192<br /> Mode : stereo<br /> Frequency : 48000 Hz<br /> Length : 02:51:26<br /> Encoder : Lame 3.97<br /> Source : Freeview<br /> <br />
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