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The 39 Steps

on BBC Two England

Alfred Hitchcock's superb version of Buchan's classic adventure story made at Lime Grove. Starring Robert Donat Madeleine Carroll

An innocent man accused of murder is pursued by both the police and an international spy ring. The beleaguered Richard Hannay eventually finds himself fleeing across the desolate Scottish moors - handcuffed to a beautiful but unpredictable blonde.
John Laurie, later known as Private Frazer in the comedy series Dad's Army, is a formidable crofter, and Peggy Ashcroft makes her mark on-screen as the timid wife who tries to help the fugitive escape.
Films: pages 27-33
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

Contributors

Director:
Alfred Hitchcock
Richard Hannay:
Robert Donat
Pamela:
Madeleine Carroll
Miss Smith:
Lucie Mannheim
Professor Jordan:
Godfrey Tearle
Crofter's wife:
Peggy Ashcroft
Crofter:
John Laurie
Mrs Jordan:
Helen Haye
Sheriff Watson:
Frank Cellier
Memory:
Wylie Watson
Commercial traveller:
Gus McNorton
Commercial traveller:
Jerry Verno
Maid:
Peggy Simpson

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