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Hadrian VII

Third Programme
on Third Programme

by Fr. Rolfe (Baron Corvo)
Adapted by Rayner Heppenstall
[Starring] Max Adrian

Frederick William Rolfe, the mysterious figure who wrote under the pseudonym of Baron Corvo, had once studied for the priesthood in Rome. His masterpiece Hadrian VII is the fantasy of a spoiled priest rehabilitated and then elected Pope at a time of crisis in Europe.

followed by an interlude at 8.20

Contributors

Author:
Frederick Rolfe (Baron Corvo)
Adapted by:
Rayner Heppenstall
Producer:
Douglas Cleverdon
George Arthur Rose, later Pope Hadrian VII:
Max Adrian
William II, the German Emperor:
Felix Felton
Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy:
Heron Carvic
Jerry Sant, a radical demagogue:
Simon Lack
Mrs. Crowe:
Marjorie Westbury
Court-Leigh, Cardinal-Archbishop of Pimlico:
Arthur Ridley
Talacryn, Bishop of Caerleon:
John Glyn-Jones
Panciera, Italian Ambassador to the Court of St. James's:
Ian Sadler
Cardinal Ragna:
Geoffrey Wincott
Cardinal Mundo:
David Bird
Cardinal Della Volta:
Harold Reese
Source: Radio Times

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