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The Rules of Palship

The young Noel Coward demanded fierce loyalty from his friends. But did he live up to his own high standards? Writer Jonathan Tafler imagines a testing moment.

The young Noel Coward demanded fierce loyalty from his friends. To the point of laying down 'palship' rules. But did the as-yet unknown actor live up to his own high standards? Writer Jonathan Tafler imagines a testing moment in his relationship with two actor colleagues.

Written by Jonathan Tafler

Directed by Peter Kavanagh

44 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 Nov 2019 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Noel Coward Joel MacCormack
Esme Wynne Isabella Inchbald
Graham Henshaw Tom Forrister
Fraser Stanhope Wilf Scolding
Barth Neil McCaul
Reverend Henshaw David Reakes
Mary Henshaw Ellie Darvill
Writer Jonathan Tafler
Director Peter Kavanagh

Broadcasts

  • Thu 16 Nov 2017 14:15
  • Fri 8 Nov 2019 14:15

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