Anthony Hope - The Prisoner Of Zenda
Epic historical tale of subterfuge and doppelgangers, set in an East European province. Stars Julian Glover and Martin Jarvis.
The great swashbuckling story of the English gentleman Rudolf Rassendyll and his adventures in the East European province of Ruritania. Epic historical tale of subterfuge and doppelgangers.
Starring Julian Glover as King Rudolf/Rudolf Rassendyll, Nigel Stock as Colonel Sapt, Hannah Gordon as Princess Flavia and Martin Jarvis as Rupert of Hentzau.
Adapted by Eric Maschwitz and Kay Patrick
Original music (1939) by Robert Chignell and Leslie Woodgate
Cast:
Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf .... Julian Glover
Colonel Sapt .... Nigel Stock
Princess Flavia .... Hannah Gordon
Count Fritz .... David Timson
Rupert of Hentzau .... Martin Jarvis
Duke Michael .... Michael Spice
Antoinette de Mauban .... Anne Kidd
Lord Burlesdon .... Clive Swift
Lady Rose Burlesdon/ Innkeeper .... Diana Bishop
Countess Helga .... Hilda Schroder
Rosa .... Cherry Gilliam
Captain Detchard .... Terry Scully
Johann .... Sam Dastor
Josef .... Haydn Jones
Train guard .... William Sleigh
Bersonin .... David Gooderson
Customs officer .... Brian Haines
Producer: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in May 1973.
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- Sat 9 Feb 2013 06:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 9 Feb 2013 16:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 10 Feb 2013 04:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 11 Jan 2015 13:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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