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Classic Serial: East of Eden: 1

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

By John Steinbeck, dramatised in three parts by Shaun McKenna.

Adam Trask thinks he can escape the painful memories of life in the army when he discovers the beautiful Cathy Ames on his Connecticut farm. But this is only the beginning of a story of sibling rivalry, love, adultery and revenge which will span two generations.

(Repeated Saturday 9pm)

Programme of the week: page 115

Contributors

Author:
John Steinbeck
Dramatised by:
Shaun McKenna
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Adam:
Henry Goodman
Sam:
Tony Doyle
Steinbeck:
William Roberts
Cathy:
Lorelei King
Lee:
David Yip
Charles:
William Hope
Cyrus:
Bob Sherman
Edwards:
Stuart Milligan
Young Adam:
Walter Lewis
Young Charles:
Zohren Weiss
Doctor:
Peter Marinker
Source: Radio Times

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