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Classic Serial: A High Wind in Jamaica: 1: The Innocent Voyage

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By Richard Hughes, dramatised in two parts by Bryony Lavery.

The Bas Thornton children live an idyllically carefree life in mid-19th-century Jamaica. When a hurricane hits the island, they are sent home to England where, it is thought, they will be safer. Then their ship is captured by pirates.
(Rptd Saturday 9pm)

Contributors

Author:
Richard Hughes
Dramatised by:
Bryony Lavery.
Music:
Nina Humphreys.
Alto flautist/Piccolo player:
Rachel Hilser-Smith
Violinist:
Chris Tombling
Director:
Catherine Bailey
Jonsen:
Robert Glenister
Emily:
Hatty Jones
Margaret:
Kiera Knightley
John John:
Paul Ekins
Harry:
Harry Broughton
Mrs Bas Thornton:
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Mr Bas Thornton:
Nicholas Farrell
Rachel:
Jennifer Wheelan
Laura:
Ysabel Schonegeval
Edward:
Edward Bertram
Captain Marpole:
Paul Copley
Jose:
Jonathan Slinger
Ringwald:
Mark Hadfield
Otto:
Michael Mueller
Source: Radio Times

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