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The Great Pursuit

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

3/4 It all seemed so easy: a little mild deception to land a S20m publishing contract. Riots, arson, death and destruction weren't supposed to be part of the deal. Literary agent Frederick Frensic is starting to get out of his depth.
Tom Sharpe's satirical comedy dismembers the world of publishing. Dramatised by Ryan Craig.

Contributors

Author:
Tom Sharpe
Dramatised by:
Ryan Craig
Producer/Director:
Toby Swift
Frederick:
Mark Heap
Peter:
Adam Godley
Hutchmeyer:
John Guerrasio
Sonia:
Laurel Lefkow
Baby Hutchmeyer:
Sandra Dickinson
Cynthia:
Susan Jameson
Cadwalladine:
Hugh Dickson
Other parts played by:
Kerry Shale
Other parts played by:
Alex Tregear
Source: Radio Times

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