Look Back in Anger by John Osborne

*** 4 Extra celebrates the 70th anniversary of London's Royal Court Theatre with a selection of its ground-breaking dramas.

John Osborne’s classic realist play follows the life and struggles of an intelligent and educated but disaffected young man.

Singled out as the 'best young play of its decade' by critic Kenneth Tynan, 'Look Back In Anger' has claimed its place as a major turning point in British Theatre.

Its central character Jimmy Porter first burst across the stage in May 1956, both shocking and charming his audiences - the original incarnation of the angry young man.

The play is set in the Midlands, in the mid 1950s and charts the cruel but passionate relationship between Jimmy and his young wife Alison as the pair struggle for survival in a destructive relationship.

Jimmy Porter .... Ben Whishaw
Cliff Lewis .... Grant O'Rourke
Alison Porter .... Samantha Young
Helena Charles .... Frances Grey
Colonel Redfern .... Gareth Thomas

Trumpet played by Colin Steele

Director: Lu Kemp

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2006.