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The Monday Play: A Vital Flaw

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Neville Watchurst's play is a truthful account of a relationship which developed in Germany before and during the Second World War. Heinrich Himmler has a serious health problem and Dr Felix Kersten is summoned to treat him. The doctor's success establishes Himmler's dependency on him and when war breaks out Kersten is faced with an impossible dilemma.

Contributors

Writer:
Neville Watchurst
Music composed and played by:
Anthea Gomez
Director:
Sue Wilson
Dr Felix Kersten:
Martin Jarvis
Heinrich Himmler:
John Duttine
Rudolf Brandt:
Christopher Ravenscroft
Irmgard:
Louise Jameson
Kaltenbrunner/Gunther:
Gareth Armstrong
Kivimaeki:
John Baddeley
Bernadotte:
Peter Harding
Hewitt/Masur:
David Monico
Heydrich:
Malcolm Ward
Rosterg/Judge:
Norman Bird
Koch/Gestapo officer:
Michael Onslow
Pohl/Gestapo officer:
Dominic Letts
Source: Radio Times

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