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The Friday Play

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

The Female Wits
An occasional season of works by women writers of the Restoration.
Oroonoko Aphra Behn 's novella, based on her experiences in 17th-century Surinam, tells the story of an African prince betrayed into slavery.
Dramatised by Olwen Wymark Music Colin Sell
Director Alison Hindell

Contributors

Unknown:
Oroonoko Aphra Behn
Dramatised By:
Olwen Wymark
Director:
Alison Hindell
Aphra Behn:
Sue Jones-Davies
Oroonoko:
Leo Wringer
Imoinda:
Pamela Jikiemi
Aboan:
Maynard Eziashi
Byam:
Ian Lindsay
Trefry:
Nicholas Gilbrook
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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