The Beggar's Opera
1/1/1983
135
Storyline
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
- Director:
Cast
Roger DaltreyMacheath- Bob HoskinsBeggar
- Graham CrowdenPlayer
- Stratford JohnsPeachum
Patricia RoutledgeMrs. Peachum- Gawn GraingerBen Budge
- Ken StottJeremy Twitcher
Don EstelleCrook Fingered Jack- Rosemary AsheLucy Lockit
- Peter BaylissLockit
- John BenfieldJailer
- Isla BlairJenny Diver
- Gaye BrownMrs. Trapes
- Jeannie CrowtherMrs. Coaxer
- Derek DeadmanDrawer
- Paddy NavinSuky Tawdry