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The Rover
The novel by Joseph Conrad adapted for radio in eight parts by FELIX FELTON and SUSAN ASHMAN
Having settled at Escampobar Farm near Toulon, Master-Gunner Peyrol now owns an old sailing tartane which he keeps hidden in a lagoon. Peyrol has knocked out one of the English seamen from Lord Nelson's blockade who came ashore, and has left him in the tartane's hold. guarded by his one-man crew, Michel.
Part 4: The Order from Paris
Produced by TREVOR HILL from the North of England

Contributors

Novel By:
Joseph Conrad
Unknown:
Felix Felton
Unknown:
Susan Ashman
Unknown:
Master-Gunner Peyrol
Produced By:
Trevor Hill
Master-Gunner Peyrol:
Victor Lucas
The Storyteller:
Geoffrey Banks
Michel:
Joe Holmes
Lieutenant Réal:
Ronald Harvi
Symons, the captured English seaman:
Tom Harrison
Source: Radio Times

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