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With a failing business, Mr Beluncle lives in a world of fantasy inspired by Mrs Parkinson's Church of the Last Purification. His motto is 'give love'.

VS Pritchett's satirical novel, first published in 1951.

Set in London's suburbs of the late 1920s.

Beluncle's family, his mistress and the business partner in his failing furniture factory must contend with his plans for moving into smart new houses he cannot afford - as well as speculating in business that does not exist.

Mr Beluncle is a true eccentric - which can be both hilarious and infuriating...

Starring Freddie Jones.

Dramatised in three parts by Frederick Bradnum.

Philip Beluncle .... Freddie Jones
Ethel Beluncle .... Rosemary Leach
Linda Truslove .... Phyllida Nash
Lady Roads .... Maxine Audley
Mr Phibbs .... Alfred Burke
Mrs Vogg .... Lila Kaye
Judy Dykes .... Polly James
Henry .... Stephen Tompkinson
George .... Joseph Wright
Leslie .... Richard Pearce
Grandma .... Gladys Spencer
Mary Phibbs .... Victoria Carling
David Vogg .... John Church
Mr O'Malley .... Laurence Payne
Granger ....Tim Reynolds
Fred .... John Baddeley
Sis Phibbs .... Zelah Clarke
Mr Martin .... Kim Wall
Anderson .... Julian Firth

Music composed by Terence Albright

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 1987.

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