King of Bath

Synopsis

David Bamber stars in this comedy drama about the adventures and misadventures of 18th-century dandy Richard ‘Beau’ NashIn the fashionable spa town of Bath, one man is the arbiter of taste and the epitome of elegance: the self-proclaimed ‘King of Bath’, Beau Nash. In his capacity as Master of Ceremonies, he presides over the city’s social life, arranging balls and concerts for the ‘ton’, keeping a discreet eye on distinguished visitors and smoothing over any quarrels or disagreements.In these six episodes, he has his work cut out for him, as he saves an heiress from her wealthy aunt’s wrath; comes up against a duelling German Count to avert a looming tragedy; and endeavours to hide his Welsh origins to gain royal approval for his cordial. He also helps his nephew Ambrose realise his dream of running a school, does his best to compromise a Methodist minister; and turns detective to track down a highwayman – only to find that all the clues point to him...Full of farcical fun, this entertaining historical sitcom by Arnold Evans stars David Bamber (Pride and Prejudice, Rome) as Beau Nash, with Eiry Thomas (The Pact) as his loyal housemaid Annie.Production creditsWritten by Arnold EvansDirected by Alison HindellComposer: John HardyCastBeau Nash – David BamberAnnie – Eiry ThomasLucy – Lynn SeymourHazlitt – Peter GunnFanny – Alice ArnoldDr Cheyne/Count von Richthofen/Sir Percy – Andrew WincottMr Trout/Daniel Brewster – Simon LuddersFintan Fitzgerald – Richard NicholsPoppy – Lesley RooneyLady Huntingdon – Rosamund ShelleyPryderi – Iestyn JonesWidow Perkins – Stevie ParryAmbrose – James WestawayMr Whistle – Brendan CharlesonJoshua – James GreeneDr Collins – Patrick CollinsMrs Collins – Manon EdwardsNed – Stephen ThorneSophia – Claire CageFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 22 February – 29 March 1999© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.