The History Of Mr Polly
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2025
- 2 episodes (1 series)
Stephen Mangan narrates the comic tale by H G Wells. Also features Paul Ready, Clare Corbett, Emma Kilbey and Richard Attlee.
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Series 1, Episode 2 - Making An End To Things
In the final episode, Mr Polly attempts to put his reckless plan of arson and self-destruction into practice.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 2nd February 2025
- Time
- 3pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Paul Ready | Alfred Polly |
| Clare Corbett | Miriam |
| Emma Kilbey | Annie |
| Richard Attlee | Rumbold |
| Stephen Mangan | Narrator |
| Trevor Littledale | Captain Boomer |
| Julian Parkin | Gambell |
| Nigel Anthony | Rusper |
| Jean Trend | Mrs Rumbold |
| Karen Ascoe | Flo |
| Ben Crowe | Uncle Jim |
| Betsy Horsfall | Miss Polly |
| James Joyce | Horace |
| Ela Chapman | Gwendoline |
| H G Wells | Writer |
| Stephen Sheridan | Writer (Adapted By) |
| David Blount | Producer/Director |
| David Thomas | Sound Designer |