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A Fairly Honourable Defeat n Dramatised for radio by James Friel from the novel by Iris Murdoch. One hot summer's day, Rupert and Hilda celebrate the anniversary of their long and loving marriage, but death, destruction and despair stalk the sunlit garden. By summer's end, all will be terribly changed.
Original music composed by Howard Davidson. Director Maria Aitken. Producer Catherine Bailey

Contributors

Unknown:
James Friel
Novel By:
Iris Murdoch.
Composed By:
Howard Davidson.
Director:
Maria Aitken.
Producer:
Catherine Bailey
Hilda:
Anna Carteret
Simon:
Steven Mangan
Axel:
Malcolm Sinclair
Rupert:
Julian Glover
Morgan:
Penny Downie
Leonard:
Terence Longdon
Peter:
Daniel Brocklebank
Julius:
Alex Jennings
Tallis:
Karl Johnson
Source: Radio Times

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