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Three Fantastic Tales by Hoffmann

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3: Nutcracker and the Mouse King
At midnight, on Christmas Eve, Godfather
Drosselmeyer's toys come alive and a great battle is fought with the evil seven-headed Mouse King.
With music - inspired by the story - by Tchaikovsky. Dramatised by Christopher Cook Producer John Powell. Stereo

Contributors

Dramatised By:
Christopher Cook
Producer:
John Powell.
ETA Hoffmann:
Ioan Meredith
Godfather Drosselmeyer:
Daniel Massey
Marie:
Petra Markham
The Nutcracker:
David Bannerman
Fritz, Marie's brother:
Henry Power
Father:
James Greene
Mother:
Jane Whittenshaw
Gertrude, a favourite doll:
Emma Gregory
The Mouse King:
Timothy Bateson
Source: Radio Times

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