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The Sheffield Picasso

1950: Influential artist Pablo Picasso stirs up a community at a peace conference. Based on a true story. Stars Kathryn Pogson.

On a dark, cold November day in 1950, influential artist Pablo Picasso came to Sheffield for a World Peace Conference.

What was the effect of his visit?

Starring Olivier Pierre.

Dave Sheasby's play is based on a true event.

Picasso .... Olivier Pierre
Tomas .... Sandor Eles
Barbara .... Kathryn Pogson
John .... Paul Copley
Irene .... Julia Ford
Mr Lockridge .... Ronald Herdman
Jackie .... Danny Cunningham
Ken .... Steve Hodson
Arthur .... James Tomlinson
Father .... George A Cooper
Mrs Bruce .... Natasha Pyne
Mr Bruce .... Derek Waring

With :

Ian Masters
Becky Hindley
Jonathan Keeble

Director Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1995.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 3 Nov 202401:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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