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Made in England

Delving into the history of English cinema, one film at a time. Hosted by Jack McInroy.

The Caretaker (1963) with Barney Farmer

Two brothers, Aston (Robert Shaw) and Mick (Alan Bates), take in a tramp (Donald Pleasence) and offer him the role of caretaker in their run down flat, in Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker (1963).

Barney Farmer, novelist and writer Viz comic strip Drunken Bakers, joins to discuss the film. Barney’s books are available from Wrecking Ball Press: https://wreckingballpress.com/authors/barney-farmer/ 

Host: Jack McInroy
Guest: Barney Farmer
Theme music: Harlow Family Group 

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