The Yellowplush Papers - My First Employer

Series of five comic tales by William Makepeace Thackeray, adapted by Stephen Wyatt, recounting the rise and fall of early-19th century footman Charles Yellowplush. Charles attracts the attention of an elegant gentleman, Frederick Altamont, who is pursuing the lovely Mary. Charles does his best to matchmake, until the awful truth about Altamont comes to light. Charles Yellowplush ...... Adam Buxton Mother ...... Janice Acquah Altamont ...... Joseph Kloska Shum ...... Paul Rider Mrs Shum ...... Liza Sadovy Mary ...... Manjeet Mann Betsy ...... Jill Cardo Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.