About this episode
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Need for Nonsense Author: Julia Blackburn Narrator: Andrew Sachs, Alexi Kaye-Campbell Format: Original Recording Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Radio & TV, Entertainment Summary: Andrew Sachs stars in this BBC Radio 4 'Afternoon Play' about painter Edward Lear. The Need for Nonsense was originally broadcast on 9 February 2009, and repeated on 17 January 2011. Julia Blackburn's play captures the warm, heartfelt, and comic story of the Victorian poet and painter Edward Lear's lifelong friendship with his eccentric Greek servant, Giorgio, who inspired him to address the painful truths in his life while making us laugh. Stars Andrew Sachs as Edward Lear and Alexi Kaye-Campbell as Giorgio Kokalis. Also featured in the cast are Mark Meadows, Ross McKendrick, James Rastall, and Kim Hicks. Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com