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Afternoon Play: Voyages of Descent

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

A poetic journey through themes in evolution and creation, written by Clare Seal , narrated by Fenella Fielding.
As Captain Robert Fitzroy prepares to sail around the world on HMS Beagle, he recruits a young naturalist called Charles Darwin. This decision leads to tragedy for Fitzroy and fame for Darwin.
Music Geoff Proudley
Producer Louise Dalziel

Contributors

Written By:
Clare Seal
Unknown:
Captain Robert Fitzroy
Unknown:
Charles Darwin.
Music:
Geoff Proudley
Producer:
Louise Dalziel
Dad:
James MacPherson
Captain Fitzroy:
Robin Thomson
Charles Darwin:
James Bryce
Source: Radio Times

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