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Saturday-Night Theatre: The Power and Glory Man

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by Sheila Hodgson
with Nigel Graham as Sir Thomas Cottingham, Maureen O'Brien as Lady Susannah, John Rye as Prince Karl and Peter Woodthorpe as Orffyreaus

The entire scientific world, even the famous Sir Isaac Newton himself, is agog to learn the true nature of the invention of the wild and eccentric Orffyreaus. It's rumoured he has discovered the secret of perpetual motion or of mysteries greater still.
(Repeated: Mon 3.5 pm)

Contributors

Writer:
Sheila Hodgson
Director:
David Johnston
Sir Thomas Cottingham:
Nigel Graham
Lady Susannah:
Maureen O'Brien
Prince Karl:
John Rye
Orffyreaus:
Peter Woodthorpe
Jean-Marie Sala:
Peter Baldwin
Vlncenze Moro:
Adrian Egan
Captain Mueller/Servant:
Gregory de Polnay
Landlord of the Gaffel:
Roger Hammond
Coachman:
Michael McStay
Source: Radio Times

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