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The King Must Die

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by MARY RENAULT adapted for radio In 11 parts by Michael BAKEWELL 7: Hioh King of Attica
Michael Spice as Gelanor After the destruction of the Palace of Knossos by earthquake and after he has killed Asterion the Minocauros, Theseus returns to Athens.
Shocked by Ariadne's involvement with the Maenads on Naxos, he has left her on the island. Believing himself to be guided by Poseidon,
Theseus fulfils his fate and becomes High King of Attica.
Music by CHRISTOS PITTAS Directed by DAVID SPENSER

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Bakewell
Unknown:
Hioh King
Music By:
Christos Pittas
Directed By:
David Spenser
Theseus:
Gary Bond
Pirithoos:
Malcolm Stoddard
Pittheus:
John Westbrook
Aithra:
Carole Boyd
Amyntor:
Alex Jennings
Aigeus:
Eric Allan
Telemon:
John Webb
Menesthes:
Stuart Organ
Messenger:
Richard Huw
Mykale:
Madi Hedd
Baron:
David Peart
King of Thessaly:
Pirithoos James Kerry
Thebe:
Sarah Finch
Charioteer:
Michael Jenner
Old woman:
Hilda Schroder
Source: Radio Times

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