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Saturday Night Theatre: The Pale Horse

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Theatre - the oldest title in broadcasting for a play series - presents a murder mystery, a form which has proved one of the most popular over the years.
Can death be brought about by remote control? Mark Easterbrooke discovers that witchcraft and black magic can induce a terrifying series of events.
With Geraldine Fitzgerald, Teresa Gallagher, Melinda Walker, Matthew Morgan, Melanie Hudson, Diana Payan, Philip Anthony, John Church, Sandra James-Young, Kate Binchy, Keith Drinkel and David Thorpe.
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell
Director Enyd Williams

Contributors

Writer:
Agatha Christie
Dramatist:
Michael Bakewell
Director:
Enyd Williams
Mark Easterbrooke:
Jeremy Clyde
Ariadne Oliver:
Stephanie Cole
Mr Venables:
Terence Alexander
Thyrza Grey:
Mary Wimbush
Sybil:
Jill Graham
Bella:
Hilda Schroder
Ginger:
Federay Holmes
Inspector Lejeune:
Jonathan Adams
Jim Corrigan:
Stephen Hodson
Rhoda Despard:
Jillie Meers
Colonel Despard:
John Evitts
Zachariah Osbome:
John Fleming
Bradley:
John Baddeley
Soames-White:
John Church
Hermier:
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Poppy:
Teresa Gallagher
Mrs Tuckerton:
Melinda Walker
David Ardingley:
Matthew Morgan
Eileen Brandon:
Melanie Hudson
Mrs Coppins:
Diana Payan
Rev. Colthrop:
Philip Anthony
Mrs Davies:
Sandra James-Young
Mrs Kerrity:
Kate Binchy
Father Gorman:
Keith Drinkel
Mike:
David Thorpe
Source: Radio Times

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