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Eyeless in Gaza: 1: O Dark, Dark, dark, amid the Blaze of Noon

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

by Aldous Huxley
Dramatised in five parts by Robin Chapman
Starring Ian Richardson

Aldous Huxley's controversial novel examines the effects of new philosophies on European society in the 1930s. The dominant theme, active pacifism, is examined through the experiences of Anthony Beavis - 'a modest philosopher.'

Adrienne Corri's choice: page 5

Contributors

Author:
Aldous Huxley
Dramatised by:
Robin Chapman
Producer:
Martin Lisemore
Director:
James Cellan Jones
Anthony Beavis:
Ian Richardson
Helen Ledwidge:
Lynn Farleigh
Brian (boy):
Christopher Vale
Anthony (boy):
Jeremy Richardson
Brian Foxe:
Gareth Forwood
Hugh Ledwidge:
Clifford Rose
Gerry Watchett:
Trader Faulkner
Receptionist:
Marguerite Young
Mary Amberley:
Adrienne Corri
Beppo Bowles:
Peter Stephens
Mr Croyland:
Llewellyn Rees
Mr Caldwell:
Jonathan Scott
Mark Staithes:
Michael Gambon
Ekki Giesebrecht:
Harry Brooks Jr
Source: Radio Times

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