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The Rover
The novel by Joseph Conrad adapted for radio in eight parts by Felix FELTON and SUSAN ASHMAN with Victor Lucas as Master-Gunner Peyrol
Arlette has tried to prevent Lt R6al from sailing away. But unknown to her his quest is to ensure that false despatches fall into the hands of Lord Nelson's blockading fleet. The Lieutenant carries Arlette back to the farm and gives the old rover his chance to sail without him, in the company of Michel and Scevola. whose plan to kill Real has made him a prisoner on the boat, which now heads for the open sea on a final mission, with Peyrol at her helm!
8: The Rover Rests
The Storyteller. GEOFFREY BANKS
Produced by TREVOR HILL from the North of England

Contributors

Novel By:
Joseph Conrad
Unknown:
Felix Felton
Unknown:
Susan Ashman
Unknown:
Victor Lucas
Unknown:
Master-Gunner Peyrol
Produced By:
Trevor Hill
Arlette:
Sian Davies
Catherine:
Edythe French
Lt Réal:
Ronald Harvi
Scevola Bron:
Jack Woolgar
Michel:
Joe Holmes
Captain Vincent:
David Mahlowe
Mr Bolt:
Graham Tennant
Keats:
Tom Harrison
Lord Nelson:
Geoffrey Banks
The Hunchback:
Harry Markham

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