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The Voysey Inheritance by Harley Granville-Barker

Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has defrauded clients for years. Classic 1905 play starring Samuel Barnett.

Edward discovers that in inheriting his father's impressive family business, he is inheriting a Ponzi scheme.

For years his father has been making free with clients' capital and speculating recklessly, as his own father did before him.

Edward must decide whether to continue the business and try to put matters right - a seemingly impossible task - or to expose the crime and bring his family to certain ruin.

Starring Samuel Barnett and Clive Merrison.

Harley Granville Barker's classic 1905 play.

Edward …… Samuel Barnett
Mr Voysey …… Clive Merrison
Mr George Booth …… Gawn Grainger
Trenchard Voysey …… Richard Dillane
Major Booth Vosey …… Alan Cox
Denis Tregoning …… Joseph Arkley
Mrs Voysey …… Phyllida Law
Honor Voysey …… Amanda Lawrence
Peacey …… Paul Moriarty

Adapted and directed by Lu Kemp.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2012.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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