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Classic Serial: The War of the End of the World

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A four-part dramatisation of Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas
Llosa's masterpiece, which explores two opposing fanaticisms. The story is based on a true incident that took place a hundred years ago in the impoverished backlands of north-east Brazil. A wandering preacher and his poor followers oppose the combined might of the Republican army.
Dramatised by Mike Walker
Director Shaun MacLoughlin

Contributors

Unknown:
Mario Vargas
Dramatised By:
Mike Walker
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Reporter:
Kerry Shale
Lion o/Natuba:
Jack Klaff
Baron de Canabrava:
Nigel Anthony
Jurema:
Carolyn Backhouse
Galileo Gall:
Bob Docherty
Rufino:
Christian Rodska
Goncalves:
David Holt
Father Joachim:
William Eedle
Fereira:
Richard Pearce
Source: Radio Times

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