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Revision as of 10:32, 16 March 2026
1st Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 10th to 31st July 2006
March 2007 BBC Radio 4
Contents
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Production
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Synopsis
Adapted for radio from his book 'An Autobiography in Six Acts’ which was written as a screenplay of his life – this is a funny, brilliantly observed, and often very poignant comedy Jack’s daughter Amy Rosenthal's adapting the book for radio.
Episode 1
From just before Jack's birth to his days as an aspiring writer at Sheffield University.
Episode 2
An account of Jack's brief spell in the Navy and his early career as Granada TV, including the first broadcast of Coronation Street, for which he wrote over one hundred episodes.
Episode 3
Jack Rosenthal's memoirs continue with the golden period when Jack was firmly established at Granada television, married Maureen Lipman, and wrote some of his best-known plays.
Episode 4
Jack Rosenthal recounts his experiences of working with Barbra Streisand, sparring with Hollywood and saving his family tortoise from certain death. He is now established as an award-winning writer and a household name.
Cast for all Episodes
Headmaster Rupert Degas
Reptile Specialist Rupert Degas
George Best Rupert Degas
Cricketer Rupert Degas
Director Rupert Degas
Petty Officer Rupert Degas
Tony Warren Rupert Degas
Sydney Rupert Degas
Michael Winner Rupert Degas
Geoff Lancashire Rupert Degas
Matt Rupert Degas
Oswald Mosley Rupert Degas
First Teacher Rupert Degas
David Rupert Degas
Floorman Rupert Degas
Girl Rebecca Front
Lakey Rebecca Front
Pat Phoenix Rebecca Front
Young Jack Ceallach Spellman
Adam (Child) Ceallach Spellman
Adam Rosenthal Zachary Fox
Adam Rosenthal Adam Rosenthal
Lakey Rebecca Front
Angie Rebecca Front
Amy Rosenthal (child) Agnès Hyman
Amy Anouk Hyman
Sam George Layton
Mr Cecil George Layton
Harry Driver George Layton
Theo George Layton
Maurice George Layton
Herself Maureen Lipman
Terry Land Toby Longworth
Jim Phoenix Toby Longworth
Intercom voice Toby Longworth
Executive Toby Longworth
Hobo Toby Longworth
George Toby Longworth
Captain Toby Longworth
RSM Toby Longworth
Tommy Mann Toby Longworth
Jack Haworth Toby Longworth
Second Teacher Toby Longworth
Freddie Trueman Toby Longworth
Phil Toby Longworth
Director Toby Longworth
David Puttnam David Puttnam
Adam Rosenthal Adam Rosenthal
Amy Rosenthal Amy Rosenthal
Zelma Amy Rosenthal
Jule Kerry Shale
Head of Drama Kerry Shale
Eileen Amy Shindler
Woman Amy Shindler
Ursula Amy Shindler
Director's PA Amy Shindler
Maxine Amy Shindler
Mary Amy Shindler
Wendy Amy Shindler
Beth Amy Shindler
Peter Eckersley Colin Shindler
Mickey Colin Shindler
Ron Colin Shindler
Midshipman Colin Shindler
Jack Ripley Colin Shindler
Peter Eckersley Colin Shindler
Trucker Colin Shindler
Jack Rosenthal Stephen Mangan
Barbra Streisand Jessica Martin
Customer Tracy Ann Oberman
Mother-in Law Tracy Ann Oberman
Young David Christopher Parkinson
Production Crew
Not Known
Recorded at
The Soundhouse Ltd London England
Music composed & Arranged
Not Known
Comment by Dirk Maggs
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Running Time
4 Episodes 30 minutes each 120 Minutes total
Other Items
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