The Beggar's Opera

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television. With its story of a condemned highwayman, it brings to life the greed, lust and corruption of low-life London.

Jonathan Miller(1934-2019)

Director

Paddy Navin

as Suky Tawdry

Anthony Pedley

as Matt of the Mint

Patricia Routledge

as Mrs. Peachum

Leslie Sarony

as Nimming Ned

Elayne Sharling

as Dolly Trull

Lucy Skeaping

as Mrs. Slammekin

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