Behind the Mask
The identity of the 'Man in the Iron Mask', who died in the Bastille in Paris on 19 November 1703, has intrigued historians and writers for over two centuries but remains a mystery. Drawing on contemporary documents, diaries and letters,
Harry Thompson attempts to prove the indentity of the prisoner and the reasons for his long and secret confinement.
Narrator Peter France with Peter Jeffrey as the Marquis de Louvois
Roy Kinnear as M de Saint-Mars and other parts played by GWEN CHERELL. GORDON CLYDE
ARNOLD DIAMOND. DAVID GARTH
GARARD GREEN. TREVOR NICHOLS and JONATHAN SCOTT
Historical adviser ROBIN BRIGGS
Producer ROSEMARY HART. Stereo (R)