Gilbert Harding by Feliks Topolski - pencil, circa 1960 - National Portrait Gallery
Dr Brighton And Mr Harding by Stephen Wyatt
Directed by Martin Jenkins
BBC Radio 4 - Afternoon Play - 04.07.2005
Repeated 08.11.2006
Summary[]
An insight into the personal demons that tormented TV's first superstar, the outspoken, irascible but much-loved broadcaster of the 1950s, Gilbert Harding, who became famous for his unpredictable appearances on panel games such as What's My Line? Twenty Questions and Round Britain Quiz.
Cast[]
- Gilbert Harding - Roger Allam
- Derek....Ben Crowe
- Female fan....Jean Trend
- Nancy Spain....Jenny Funnell
- Philip....Carl Prekopp
- Psychiatrist....Ian Masters
- Roger....Keith Drinkel