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The Need For Nonsense

by Julia Blackburn
Alexi Kaye-Campbell
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Julia Blackburn's play captures the warm, heartfelt and comic story of the Victorian poet and painter Edward Lear's lifelong friendship with his eccentric Greek servant, Giorgio, who inspired him to address the painful truths in his life while making us laugh. Stars Andrew Sachs as Edward Lear and Alexi Kaye-Campbell as Giorgio Kokalis. Also featured in the cast are Mark Meadows, Ross McKendrick, James Rastall and Kim Hicks. Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery. The Need for Nonsense was originally broadcast on 9 February 2009, and repeated on 17 January 2011.
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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781445863726
  • File size: 21029 KB
  • Release date: July 6, 2011
  • Duration: 00:43:48

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  • ISBN: 9781445863726
  • File size: 21033 KB
  • Release date: July 6, 2011
  • Duration: 00:43:48
  • Number of parts: 1

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Drama Fiction Historical Fiction Humor (Fiction)

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English

Julia Blackburn's play captures the warm, heartfelt and comic story of the Victorian poet and painter Edward Lear's lifelong friendship with his eccentric Greek servant, Giorgio, who inspired him to address the painful truths in his life while making us laugh. Stars Andrew Sachs as Edward Lear and Alexi Kaye-Campbell as Giorgio Kokalis. Also featured in the cast are Mark Meadows, Ross McKendrick, James Rastall and Kim Hicks. Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery. The Need for Nonsense was originally broadcast on 9 February 2009, and repeated on 17 January 2011.
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Drama Fiction Historical Fiction Humor (Fiction)