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Dying Breeds
3. Stage Door Johnnies
Season 1, Ep. 3
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Our presenter, Gervaise Sareen, chases the once-ubiquitous autograph-hunters and dealers through London’s theatrical back-alleys, asking whether a “selfie” or Insta-posting will replace the scratch of signatures as the curtains come down.
Cast:
Presenter - Nigel Pilkington
Hänsel - Steven Kynman
Danni - Naomi McDonald
Andy - David John
Gary - Rupert Farley
Chris - Christopher Ragland
Ange - Julie Maisey
Lionel - Glen McCready
Dame Julie - Beth Chalmers
Directed by Nigel Pilkington
Theme tune by Michael Bennett
Audio engineering and post-production by Holly Parris
Recorded at ID Audio, London
(c) Nigel Pilkington & Peter Cragg 2020
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