The Yellowplush Papers
- Author William Makepeace Thackeray
- Narrator Adam Buxton, Full Cast
- Publisher BBC Audio
- Publish Date 1 May 2013
- Run Time 2 hours and 19 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Humour, Modern and contemporary fiction.
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What to expect
Series of five comic tales by William Makepeace Thackeray, adapted by Stephen Wyatt, recounting the rise and fall of early-19th century footman Charles Yellowplush.
Episode 1: Charles attracts the attention of an elegant gentleman, Frederick Altamont, who is pursuing the lovely Mary. Charles does his best to matchmake, until the awful truth about Altamont comes to light. With full cast. Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
Episode 2: Charles helps his new employer Captain Rook, a wily and roguish cardsharp, to fleece a rich but naive gentleman. With full cast. Directed by Abigail le Fleming.
Episode 3:Charles finds himself in Paris in attendance on a young aristocrat of very dubious morals who has fled England to escape his creditors. With full cast. Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
Episode 4: When a fashionable society novelist comes to stay at Diddlesex Towers, he inspires Charles to undertake an ambitious and scandalous enterprise. With full cast. Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
Episode 5: Charles suddenly finds himself a very rich man. He leaves service and embarks on a life of opera, society dinners and balls. And goes a little mad. With full cast. Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
©2013 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2013 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
| Author | William Makepeace Thackeray |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Adam Buxton, Full Cast |
| Duration | 2 hours and 19 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781471345357 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | BBC Audio |
| Genre | Humour, Modern and contemporary fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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