The Beggar's Opera

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.

• Jonathan MillerDirector

• Roger DaltreyMacheath
• Bob HoskinsBeggar
• Graham CrowdenPlayer
• Stratford JohnsPeachum
• Patricia RoutledgeMrs. Peachum
• Gawn GraingerBen Budge
• Ken StottJeremy Twitcher
• Don EstelleCrook Fingered Jack
• Rosemary AsheLucy Lockit
• Peter BaylissLockit
• John BenfieldJailer
• Isla BlairJenny Diver