British Comedy Guide

The Beaux' Stratagem

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1990
  • 2 episodes (1 series)

Restoration comedy about two penniless beaux who flee London society for the countryside and evolve a stratagem for each to ensnare a wife of fortune. Stars Jasper Britton, Alex Jennings, Anthony Jackson, Teresa Gallagher, Mark Straker and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Jasper Britton Archer
Alex Jennings Aimwell
Anthony Jackson Count Bellair
Anthony Jackson Boniface
Teresa Gallagher Cherry
Teresa Gallagher Countrywoman
Mark Straker Squire Sullen
Giles Fagan Scrub
Zoƫ Waites Mrs Sullen
Frances Jeater Gypsy
Frances Jeater Lady Bountiful
Sophie Thompson Dorinda
Nigel Anthony Foigard
Timothy Bentinck Gibbet
Timothy Bentinck Sir Charles Freeman
Writing team
George Farquhar Writer
John Tydeman Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
John Tydeman Director
Nicolas Soames Producer

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