King of Bath

In the fashionable spa town of Bath, one man is the arbiter of taste and the epitome of elegance: the self-proclaimed ‘King of Bath’, Beau Nash. In his capacity as Master of Ceremonies, he presides over the city’s social life, arranging balls and concerts for the ‘ton’, keeping a discreet eye on distinguished visitors and smoothing over any quarrels or disagreements.

In these six episodes, he has his work cut out for him, as he saves an heiress from her wealthy aunt’s wrath; comes up against a duelling German Count to avert a looming tragedy; and endeavours to hide his Welsh origins to gain royal approval for his cordial. He also helps his nephew Ambrose realise his dream of running a school, does his best to compromise a Methodist minister; and turns detective to track down a highwayman – only to find that all the clues point to him...

Full of farcical fun, this entertaining historical sitcom by Arnold Evans stars (Pride and Prejudice, Rome) as Beau Nash, with (The Pact) as his loyal housemaid Annie.

Production credits

Written by Arnold Evans

Directed by Alison Hindell

Composer: John Hardy

Cast

Beau Nash –

Annie –

Lucy –

Hazlitt –

Fanny –

Dr Cheyne/Count von Richthofen/Sir Percy –

Mr Trout/Daniel Brewster –

Fintan Fitzgerald –

Poppy –

Lady Huntingdon –

Pryderi –

Widow Perkins –

Ambrose –

Mr Whistle –

Joshua –

Dr Collins –

Mrs Collins –

Ned –

Sophia –

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 22 February – 29 March 1999

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