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The Treasure of Abbot Thomas

on BBC One London

Dramatised by John Bowen from the story by M. R. James with Michael Bryant
A 19th-century historian and his protege find a clue to Abbot Thomas's treasure in an old stained-glass window. But the Abbot has set a guardian over his hoard.
Original music by Geoffrey Burgon Producer Rosemary Hill
Director Lawrence Cordon Clark

Contributors

Author:
M. R. James
Adapted By:
John Bowen
Music:
Geoffrey Burgon
Producer:
Rosemary Hill
Director:
Lawrence Cordon Clark
Mrs Tyson:
Sheila Dunn
Local lady:
Anne Blake
Mr Tyson:
Frank Mills
Lady Dattering:
Virginia Balfour
Peter, Lord Dattering:
Paul Lavers
The Rev Justin Somerton:
Michael Bryant
Abbot Thomas:
John Herrington
Landlady:
Peggy Aitchison

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