Radio Update


The last in the present series

THE SEXTON'S
PANTOMIME TALE

Aired
10.30 PM
24TH DECEMBER 1997
BBC RADIO 2


In this, the 2nd Xmas Special, George Cole returned as the sexton in a new Ghost Tale. Following the exploits of our inimitable hero as he was whisked through the corridors of time by the ghost of Henry Payne, the Victorian 'Clown Prince of Pantomime', the tale uncovered the roots of the quintissentially British festive entertainment, the Christmas Pantomime.
Featuring veteran comedian and pantomime star Roy Hudd as the ghost, The Sexton's Pantomime Tale promises:

An entirely new and glorious entertainment for Christmas

"A child who has never seen a pantomime, or an adult who has never seen a play, is a public danger."
G. B.Shaw - letters 1905


Warren, George & Ian
Why did all the roses in England disappear during the winter of 1860? Why was mistletoe and ivy banned by the church? What became of Balthazar, Melchior and Jasper, the Three Wise Kings? The 1996 Sexton's Christmas Tale.





SEXTON'S TALES
Cast List


George Cole
as
the sexton


Other parts taken by:

John Badderley Sharon Bower Jill Graham Emlyn Harris
Ellie Haddington Tony Howes Melanie Hudson Ian Lavender
Roger May Andrew Melville Fuchsia Rosser Frank Shelley
Christopher Strauli Dan Strauss Liz Knight Nuala Willis

Producer: Neil Rosser

Dad's Army Days
 
 
 
 
Two special guest stars joined the regular cast for the last series of tales.
Ian Lavender of Dad's Army (seen here with Arthur Lowe) and Ellie Haddington, Coronation Street's Josie Clark.

Alastair Cook of 'Letters From America' fame also made a guest appearance.



 
 
 
 
Ellie Haddington


The Sexton's Tales

A Rewind/IBN co-production for BBC Radio 2.

For more information on programme availability contact Rewind Productions.

Tel: London (0) 171 665 8202


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