The Beggar's Opera (1983)

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

Bob Hoskins(1942-2014)

as Beggar

Graham Crowden(1922-2010)

as Player

Stratford Johns(1925-2002)

as Peachum

Gary Tibbs

as Filch

Patricia Routledge(1929-2025)

as Mrs. Peachum

Carol Hall(IV)

as Polly Peachum

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