The Rivals

The best version of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most famous play from BBC 2 Theatre Night series circa 1985. Starring Donald Sinden as Sir Anthony Absolute; Sheila Hancock as Mrs. Malaprop; Patrick Ryecart as Captain Jack Absolute (aka Ensign Beverly); Amanda Redman as Julia Melville and a superb performance of Mr. Faulkland by Michael Maloney. Ronald Pickup stars as Sir Lucius O'Trigger; Suzanne Burden as Lydia Languish; Paul Jesson as Bob Acres.

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