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Can Gabriel Syme thwart the Supreme Council of Anarchists, a body determined to destroy the world?

"There are seven members of the Central Anarchist Council and they are called after the days of the week. Tonight our London branch has to elect its own deputy to fill a vacancy in the Council caused by the ... sudden death of the gentleman who has till now played the difficult part of Thursday."

GK Chesteron's metaphysical thriller, first published in 1908. The author was also the creator of Father Brown.

Starring John Samson.

Dramatised by Ronald Barton.

Secretary (Monday) .... Brian Haines
Gogol (Tuesday) .... Nigel Graham
Marquis (Wednesday) .... Malcolm Hayes
Syme (Thursday) .... John Samson
Professor de Worms (Friday) .... Haydn Jones
Dr Bull (Saturday) .... Nigel Lambert
Sunday .... Trevor Martin
Lucian Gregory .... Michael Deacon
Mr Buttons/Colonel Ducroix .... Hector Ross
Policeman .... Anthony Smee

Other parts played by:

Eva Haddon
Roger Snowdon
Garard Green
Steve Hodson

Producer: Harry Catlin

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 1975.

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'The Man Who Was Thursday’ is part of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection of selected titles returned to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ by various collectors.

Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle.

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