The Ruffian On The Stair (1964)

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Third Programme
  • 1964
  • 1 episode

Joe Orton's first radio play, starring Kenneth Cranham. Also features Avis Bunnage and Dermot Kelly.

Press clippings

The subversive genius of Joe Orton

Fifty years ago the playwright Joe Orton was bludgeoned to death by his boyfriend at the peak of his career. What is Orton's legacy, and what would he have made of the strides towards equality made since his death by gay people in the UK?

Liam Barnes, BBC, 9th August 2017

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