If You're Glad I'll Be Frank
by Tom Stoppard
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Synopsis
Frank recognizes the voice of the GPO speaking clock as that of his long-lost wife.
Determined to get her back, he forces his way into the inner sanctum of the Authorities to demand her release.
Underlying the light-hearted story is a satiric comment on man's servitude to the clock.
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Gladys voice of the dial-in speaking clock |
Myrtle Trelawney employee of the GPO |
Mr. Mortimer employee of the GPO |
Mr. Courtenay SMITH - employee of the GPO |
Sir John employee of the GPO |
Lord Coot first lord of the post office |
Beryl Bligh a new secretary |
Operator female |
Ivy a bus conductress |
Frank a bus driver |
Publication
If You're Glad I'll Be Frank is a comedy play written by Tom Stoppard and published by Samuel French (1978).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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