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Classic Serial: Beside the Ocean of Time

on BBC Radio 4 FM

George Mackay Brown 's last novel, dramatised in two parts for radio by Stewart Conn . Thorfinn's loss of Sophie and his father's remarriage echo other changes in the island's life, while Ragnarson, Thorfinn's imaginary future self, creates his own freedom in imagination. with John Yule. John Buick. Eliza Langland, Katherine Connolly , Raymond Short , Simon Scott and Anthony Donaldson. Other parts played by members of the cast. Harpist Charlotte Petersen.
Director Hamish Wilson. Repeated Friday 2pm

Contributors

Unknown:
George MacKay Brown
Radio By:
Stewart Conn
Unknown:
John Yule.
Unknown:
John Buick.
Unknown:
Katherine Connolly
Unknown:
Raymond Short
Unknown:
Simon Scott
Unknown:
Anthony Donaldson.
Harpist:
Charlotte Petersen.
Director:
Hamish Wilson.
Sergeant:
Paul Morrow
Ragnarson:
Billy Riddoch
Tina:
Grace Glover
Ragna:
Wendy Seager
Thorfinn:
Tom Smith
Sophie:
Deirdre Davis
Mr Simon:
Martyn James
Matthew:
Bob Docherty
Harcourt-Smithers:
Michael MacKenzie
JockSeatter:
Robin Thomson

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