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Classic Serial: The Name of the Rose

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

1/2. Umberto Eco's enigmatic murder mystery chart: seven fateful days in the life of a medieval abbey in Italy. As monks from all over Europe gather to resolve the Dower struggle between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, a young monk is found dead. The Abbot fears either murder or witchcraft and asks William nf Raskprvillp to investiaate. Dramatised by Chris Dolan. Other parts played by members of the cast Producer/Director Bruce Young Repeated on Saturday at 9pm

Contributors

Dramatised By:
Chris Dolan.
William of Baskerville:
David Hayman
Old Adso:
Andrew Sachs
Young Adso:
Nick Underwood
Abbot:
Crawford Logan
Jorge:
Jim Norton
Bernard:
Christian Rodska
Severinus:
Brian Pettifer
Nicholas:
Sean Scanlan
Malachi:
Neil McKinven
Salvatore:
Mark McDonnell
Berengar:
Cara Kelly
Benno:
John Kielty
Adelmo John:
Paul Hurley
Venantius:
Simon Talt
Source: Radio Times

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