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4. Feelings and Fear

Nastasya and Aglaya meet to talk over their feelings for Prince Myshkin - as he begins to fear for his life. Stars Paul Rhys.

Nastasya and Aglaya meet to talk over their feelings for the Prince.

Although still emotionally involved with Rogozhin, Nastasya is determined to marry the Prince.

This is heartbreaking news for Aglaya who really loves him.

The Prince's health is on a knife-edge, and he begins to fear for his life...

Conclusion of one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's most famous and personal novels

The vivid inner life of Prince Myshkin, who has returned from years abroad spent trying to treat his epilepsy.

It takes courage to reintroduce himself into Russian society...

Starring Paul Rhys

Dramatised by Melissa Murray

Paul Rhys …. Prince Myshkin
Roger Allam …. Rogazhin
Alex Jennings …. Ganya
Lia Williams …. Nastasya
David Swift …. General Yepanchin
Gerard McDermott …. Lebedev
Paula Jacobs …. Mrs Yepanchin
Tracy-Ann Oberman …. Aglaya
Carl Prekopp …. Kolya
Jemma Churchill …. Varya
Martin Hyder …. Footman

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 2002.

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