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The Sacred Flame by W Somerset Maugham

4 Extra Debut. 1929 - a tragic air crash changes the lives of the Tabret family forever. Starring Wendy Hiller and Julian Glover. From 1989.

June, 1929: Maurice Tabret has survived an air crash, but the injuries mean he's been invalided out of the air force.

He's determined to remain cheerful, but his condition affects all those close to him.

Starring Julian Glover and Wendy Hiller.

Written by W Somerset Maugham.

Maurice .... Julian Glover
Mrs Tabret .... Wendy Hiller
Nurse Wayland .... Hannah Gordon
Stella .... Janet Maw
Major Liconda .... Alan Wheatley
Dr Harvester .... Preston Lockwood
Colin .... David Goudge
Alice .... Melinda Walker

Director: Graham Gauld

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in April 1989.

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1 hour, 30 minutes

On radio

Sat 8 Mar 2025 06:00

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