The Final Test by Terence Rattigan

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** 4 Extra celebrates a Summer of Cricket with a collection of programmes throughout the week.** As veteran batsman Sam Palmer comes to the end of his legendary cricketing career, his teenage son is oblivious. Instead Reggie is consumed by poetry and music. He's as focussed on meeting a famous poet, as his dad is focussed on his popular sport. Starring James McKechnie, Mary Wimbush and David Valla. Terence Rattigan's comedy (nearly a tragedy) was the first play he wrote for BBC TV in 1951. Dramatised by Cynthia Pughe Sam Palmer ... James McKechnie Cora ... Mary Wimbush Ethel ... Grace Allardyce Reggie ... David Valla Alexander Whitehead ... Michael Spice Miss Fanshawe ... Nicolette Bernard Frank Weller ... Anthony Viccars Sid Thompson ... Kenneth Hyde John Higgs ... Lee Fox Bill Jarvis ... Peter Pratt Mrs Price ... Hilda Kriseman Stranger ... Earle Grey Verse speaker ... Robert Harris Angel ... Margaret Wolfit With: Timothy West Rex Alston Brian Johnston Frank Phillips Colin Doran Timothy Gudgin Producer: Norman Wright First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1963.