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Norman Birkett and the Case of the Coleford Poisoner

By Caroline and David Stafford. A true story of murder, mayhem and political intrigue from the casebook of Norman Birkett, the most celebrated advocate of the inter-war years.

By Caroline and David Stafford.

A true story of murder, mayhem and political intrigue from the casebook of Norman Birkett, the most celebrated advocate of the inter-war years.

Birkett....David Haig
Edgar Bowker.......Trystan Gravelle,
Billy .........Alison Pettitt
Elton Pace.......Michael Shelford
Annie Pace/Leslie Pace....Clare Corbett
Dr du Pre....Sam Dale
Judge Horridge/Vicar.....Bruce Alexander
Mrs Elizabeth Porter......Joanna Monro
Other parts were played by John Biggins and Nigel Hastings

Directed by Marc Beeby.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 Jun 2010 14:15

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  • Tue 1 Jun 2010 14:15

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