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The Betrothed
A four-part adaptation of Alessandro Manzoni 's novel. 3: The Capture
Renzo flees from Milan and the hangman's noose with a price on his head. Lucia believes she is safe at the convent, but sinister figures lurk behind every corner ready to pounce....
Translated by Bruce Penman Dramatised by Louise Page
DirectorTracey Neale. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Alessandro Manzoni
Translated By:
Bruce Penman
Dramatised By:
Louise Page
Dramatised By:
Directortracey Neale.
Renzo:
Stephen McGann
Unnamed:
Brian Glover
Nibbio:
John Church
Don Rodrigo:
Sean Arnold
Attilio:
David King
Griso:
Trevor Cooper
Roberto:
Scott Farrell
Agnese:
Marion Bailey
Perpetua:
Maggie McCarthy
Gertrude:
Deborah Findlay
Egidio:
Mark Straker
Lucia:
Sarah-Jane Fenton
Don Abbondio:
Robert Lang
Silvia:
Ann Windsor
Bettina:
Melanie Hudson
Alberto:
Nicholas Murchie
Cardinal Borromeo:
Keith Drinkel
Cardinal s chaplain:
Peter Gunn
Maria:
Joanna Wake
Scribe/Boatman:
Andrew Wincott
Source: Radio Times

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