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Classic Serial: The Cornish Trilogy

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The conclusion of Robertson Davies 's celebrated trilogy on the life and death of Francis Cornish , art expert and mysterious millionaire philanthropist. Dramatised by Roger Danes.
The Fool. The Rev Darcourt is drawing evercloserto uncoveringtheastonishingfinal secret of Cornish's past. Meanwhile, tempers are fraying and hearts are breaking as rehearsals begin for the premiere of ETA Hoffman's long-lost opera, Arthur of Britain.
Music David Dorward. Director Patrick Rayner. Rptd Saturday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robertson Davies
Unknown:
Francis Cornish
Dramatised By:
Roger Danes.
Unknown:
Rev Darcourt
Music:
David Dorward.
Director:
Patrick Rayner.
Francis:
William Hope
Simon:
Matt Zimmerman
Mamusia:
Elaine Claxton
DrDahl-Soot:
Buffy Davis
Maria:
Barbara Barnes
Singer:
Noel Mann
Hulda:
Rachel Atkins
Saraceni:
Nigel Anthony
Geraint:
David Holt
Arthur:
John Guerrasio
Zadok:
Gavin Muir
Source: Radio Times

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