Crisis Point
Crisis point is reached as Williams writes the Sweet Bird of Youth. Concluded by Damien Lewis, Trevor White and Elaine Claxton.
Drink and pills lead Tennessee Williams to crisis point. His troubled relationship with Frank Merlo is reflected in a new play, Sweet Bird of Youth.
John Lahr's evocative biography of America's great playwright.
Read by Damian Lewis with Trevor White as the voice of Tennessee Williams.
With the voices of Elaine Claxton, Bettrys Jones and Ian Conningham.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in September 2014.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Damian Lewis |
| Reader | Trevor White |
| Reader | Elaine Claxton |
| Reader | Bettrys Jones |
| Reader | Ian Conningham |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Author | John Lahr |
Broadcasts
Fri 26 Sep 2014 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Sat 27 Sep 2014 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 9 Aug 2019 14:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 10 Aug 2019 02:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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