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Afternoon Play: Steinbeck in Avalon

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As a child, John Steinbeck was enthralled by Malory's s account of the life of King Arthur. In 1959 he went to live in Somerset in order to write what he hoped would be the crowning glory of his distinguished career - a 20th-century restatement of the Arthurian legend. Dramatised by Ray Brown from the writings of John Steinbeck.
Producer/Director Gary Brown

Contributors

Unknown:
John Steinbeck
Dramatised By:
Ray Brown
Unknown:
John Steinbeck.
Director:
Gary Brown
Steinbeck/Lancelot:
Kerry Shale
Elaine/Guinevere:
Barbara Bames
Merlin:
Philip Madoc
Arthur:
Joseph Millson
Damsel:
Jasmine Hyde
Source: Radio Times

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