Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
New life created by an 18th century scientist sparks terrible consequences. Stars Hugh Dickson and Trevor Martin. From 1972.
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An ambitious young scientist from Geneva, called Victor Frankenstein, goes to study at the University of Ingolstadt in Germany. He becomes fascinated by chemistry and philosophy and decides to conduct a bold experiment. But his "creation" is a desperate, lonely creature trying to find love amongst people who recoil in horror at the very sight of him.......
Novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley from 1818 - adapted by Malcolm Hazell
Victor Frankenstein ...................... Hugh Dickson
The Daemon .................................. Trevor Martin
Clerval/Kirwin ................................. Robin Browne
Elizabeth .......................................... Katy Kendall
Old man ........................................... Hedley Goodall
Walton/Judge ................................ Nigel Graham
Helmsman/Advocate .................. John Smith
Justine .............................................. Jane Knowles
Krempe/Macalister ..................... William Sleigh
Waldman/Felix ............................. Terry Scully
Father ............................................... Douglas Blackwell
Captain ........................................... Esmond Rideout
Producer Brian Miller in 大象传媒 Bristol
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 1972.
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