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Strange Excellency

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Sir John Pope Hennessy, Colonial Governor, 1867-1889
The story of one of the most extraordinary figures among the many extraordinary men who ruled the British Empire.
Based on "Verandah" by James Pope-Hennessy.
Music composed by Malcolm Williamson
Played by a section of the BBC Concert Orchestra
Conducted by Vilem Tausky
See page 27

Contributors

Based on "Verandah" by:
James Pope-Hennessy
Narrator:
Anthony Jacobs
Music composed by:
Malcolm Williamson
[Music] played by:
A section of the BBC Concert Orchestra
[Orchestra] conducted by:
Vilem Tausky
Film editor:
Larry Toft
Producer:
Paul Bonner
Voice of John Pope Hennessy:
Alec Clunes
Source: Radio Times

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