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William and Mary by Jan de Hartog in The story of a marriage with Margaret Robertson Ian Thompson
Music composed and conducted by HANS HEIMLER
This colourful ' story of a marriage' portrays the relationship between a reserved Dutch statesman and an impetuous young English princess whose union, contracted for reasons of state, grew into a bond of love.
Singers, CHRISTINE PARKER PETER BEDFORD
Adapted for radio and produced by H. B. FORTUIM

Contributors

Unknown:
Jan de Hartog
Unknown:
Margaret Robertson
Unknown:
Ian Thompson
Conducted By:
Hans Heimler
Singers:
Christine Parker
Singers:
Peter Bedford
Produced By:
H. B. Fortuim
William of Orange:
Robert Hardy
Mary Stuart:
Renee Asherson
James Purcell, Sr:
Ronald Herdman
Archbishop of Canterbury:
Lockwood West
King Charles It:
Peter Williams
James, Duke of York:
Alexander John
Count Bentinck, William's aide:
Ian Thompson
Betty Villiers, Mary's lady-in-waiting:
Margaret Robertson
Signor Travestini:
Geoffrey Wincott
French Ambassador:
Ralph Truman
Sergeant-Major:
Nigel Clayton
Peter, Tsar of Russia:
Anthony Jackson
Mr Halifax:
Nigel Clayton
Admiral Herbert:
Geoffrey Wincott
General van Twist:
Peter William
Source: Radio Times

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