
Episode 2
Jack Linden is struggling to keep his family out of the workhouse. Easton turns to drink.
Jack Linden is feeling the effects of unemployment and struggling to keep his family out of the workhouse. Meanwhile Easton, under pressure to provide for his family and keep his job, turns to drink. His wife Ruth is left at home with the baby and their new lodger, with shocking consequences.
Owen ...... Andrew Lincoln
Easton ...... Johnny Vegas
Crass ...... Timothy Spall
Hunter (Old Misery) ...... Paul Whitehouse
Ruth ...... Shirley Henderson
Rushton ...... Bill Bailey
Barrington/Rev Starr ...... Tom Goodman-Hill
Slyme/Rev Belcher ...... Kevin Eldon
Linden ...... Philip Jackson
Nora ...... Raquel Cassidy
Mrs Linden/Mrs Crass ...... Gwyneth Powell
Philpot ...... Tony Haygarth
Bundy ...... Tony Pitts
Bert ...... Des O'Malley
Mr Didlum ...... Rupert Degas
Frankie ...... Robert Madge
Mary ...... Emma Fryer
Elsie ...... Yasmin Garrad
Charlie ...... Jake Pratt
Directed by Dirk Maggs.
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Broadcasts
- Sun 15 Jun 2008 15:00成人快手 Radio 4 FM
- Sat 21 Jun 2008 21:00成人快手 Radio 4
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