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Freedom Farewell: 3: The Republic in Danger

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by Phyllis Bentley, adapted for radio in five parts by Richard Imison
with Martin Jarvis, Sian Phillips, Colin Baker and Geoffrey Matthews

Caesar now exercises considerable influence in Rome. Supported by the wealthy Marcus Crassus, he has secured election as Praetor and in a few years will be eligible for the consulship itself, but the way ahead is strewn with danger.

(Repeated: Tuesday 3.5 pm)

Contributors

Author:
Phyllis Bentley
Adapted by/Director:
Richard Imison
Narrator:
Neville Jason
Aurelia:
Joan Matheson
Caesar:
Martin Jarvis
Servilia:
Sian Phillips
Pompey:
Colin Baker
Crassus:
Clifford Rose
Demetrius:
Michael Harbour
Marcus Cato:
Michael Deacon
Marcus Cicero:
Geoffrey Matthews
Marcus Brutus:
Geoffrey Collins
Menon:
Malcolm Gerard
Pompey's First Officer:
Walter Hall
Julia:
Nicolette McKenzie
Labienus:
Brian Haines
Quintus Atrius/Lictor:
Michael Spice
Cassius:
David Buck
First Senator:
Manning Wilson
Second Senator:
Bruce Beeby
Source: Radio Times

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