August for the People

Summary: 1964 BBC production of August for the People by Nigel Dennis.
Theatre play: August for the People by Nigel Dennis (1912-1989) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'Stately home owner Sir Augustus Thwaites launches a scathing attack on democracy at a dinner held by the Open Homes Association. Worried that his attack will effect visitor numbers - the busy season is almost upon them - other stately home owners and some of Sir Augustus’ staff try to get him to retract. He does not. But the unexpected result of all this is a boost in visitor numbers.' Source: http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsD/dennis-nigel.html#9368.
Production history: First produced at the Royal Court Theatre in 1961.
Date of transmission: Wednesday 22 January 1964
Time: 9.25-11.00pm
Series: Festival
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Director

Alan Cooke

Producer

Peter Luke

Playwright

Nigel Dennis (1912-1989)

Music

Norman Percival

Designer

Reece Pemberton

Story Editor

Harry Moore

Cast

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