National Theatre Live: London Assurance

The story

Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".

Cast & crew

Paul ReadyCharles Courtly

Simon Russell BealeSir Harcourt Courtly

Michelle TerryGrace Harkaway

Mark AddySquire Max Harkaway

Fiona ShawLady Gay Spanker

Matt CrossRichard Dazzle

Richard BriersMr. Adolphus Spanker

Junix InocianMr. Solomon Isaacs

Prasanna PuwanarajahServant

Nick SampsonCool

Richard FrameMartin

Maggie ServicePert