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Ceremonial in Three Flats by John Mortimer

Secrets are revealed as strangers gather round the TV set to watch the 1953 coronation. Stars Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge.

A specially commissioned drama to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002.

Written by John Mortimer.

Nigel Havers leads a star-packed cast.

It's June 1953. A group of strangers are brought together by the mystery of television to witness the crowning of the young queen.

As the historic event unfolds the shared experience gently pulls people together until secrets are revealed and friendships are forged.

Guy Moberly .... Nigel Havers
Annabel Moberly .... Patricia Hodge
Jakub Sladek .... Andrew Sachs
Tony Laidlaw .... Chris Barrie
Denise Laidlaw .... Letitia Dean
Teresa Sladek .... Indira Varma
Jonathan Moberly .... Christopher Kelham

Violinist: Thomas Kemp

Director: Pam Fraser Solomon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.

45 minutes

On radio

Fri 6 Nov 202615:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Sun 5 Jun 202216:00
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