National Theatre Live: London Assurance

Plot Summary

Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".

Top Cast

Paul Ready Charles Courtly

Simon Russell Beale Sir Harcourt Courtly

Michelle Terry Grace Harkaway

Mark Addy Squire Max Harkaway

Fiona Shaw Lady Gay Spanker