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Paul Theroux - The White Man's Burden

A young Rudyard Kipling's final months residing in the US, where a family row leads to a public scandal. Stars Nicholas Boulton.

A radio adaptation of Paul Theroux's stage play about the young Rudyard Kipling's humiliating final months as an American resident. The great English writer plans to settle in Vermont with his American wife, but a clash with his brother-in-law results in death threats, a court case and public scandal. Will Kipling manage to keep his head when all about are losing theirs?

Written by Paul Theroux
Adapted and directed by Emma Harding.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 6 Apr 2020 04:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Rudyard Kipling Nicholas Boulton
Carrie Kipling Teresa Gallagher
Beatty Balestier Nathan Osgood
Mary Hackett Sasha Pick
Howard/ Hitt David Rintoul
Conland/ Judge Newton Peter Marinker
Fitts John Guerrasio
Writer Paul Theroux
Director Emma Harding

Broadcasts

  • Fri 10 Aug 2012 21:00
  • Sun 5 Nov 2017 16:00
  • Mon 6 Nov 2017 04:00
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 16:00
  • Mon 6 Apr 2020 04:00

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