The Yellowplush Papers
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009
- 5 episodes (1 series)
Series of comic tales recounting the rise and fall of early-19th century footman Charles Yellowplush. Stars Adam Buxton. Stars Adam Buxton and Annabelle Dowler.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Captain Rook
Charles helps his new employer Captain Rook, a wily and roguish cardsharp, to fleece a rich but naive gentleman.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 16th February 2009
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Adam Buxton | Charles Yellowplush |
| Stephen Critchlow | Rook |
| Dan Starkey | Blewitt |
| Inam Mirza | Dawkins |
| Donnla Hughes | Becky |
| Robert Lonsdale | James/Waiter |
| Jonathan Tafler | Clerk |
| William Makepeace Thackeray | Writer |
| Stephen Wyatt | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Abigail le Fleming | Director |