Bessie (drama) - Episode 5/6

Title

Bessie (drama) - Episode 5/6

Date

1984

Description

The compelling story of battling Bessie Braddock and her husband, Jack, who dominated the Liverpool Labour Party for half a century. The story begins with Bessie’s early political education, follows her tireless campaign on behalf of the poor, the unemployed and badly housed in the grim inter-war years building to a climax with Bessie’s election to Parliament in 1945. ‘Bessie’ was written by Ray Herman, best known for his stage adaptation of ‘They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?' The role of Bessie is played by stage and television actress, Sarah Badel. Episode 5 and 6

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Duration

00:57:44

Genre

Drama

Keywords

Liverpool Labour Party

Radio station

Radio City

Place of publication

Liverpool

Language

English

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Technical information

Stereo

Credits

actress

Sarah Badel

Cast

Ray Herman	author
Caroline Smith	producer