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Classic Serial: The Three Hostages: 1: I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man

on BBC Radio 4 FM

By John Buchan , dramatised in two parts by Bert Coules. Some years after his adventures in The 39 Steps, Richard Hannay is approached by the British secret service to help track down the hostages taken by a gang of international criminals. He reluctantly agrees to a mission that will pit him against an adversary who can control men's minds. Producer/director Bruce Young Repeated Saturday at 9pm

Contributors

Author:
John Buchan
Dramatised by:
Bert Coules
Hannay:
David Robb
Sir Walter:
Clive Merrison
Lady Mary:
Haydn Gwynne
Dominick:
Michael Maloney
Dr Greenslade:
Struan Rodger
Colonel Arbuthnot:
Christian Rodska
Mrs Medina:
Souad Faress
General Warcliff:
Gordon Reid
Archie:
Ben Crowe

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