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Classic Serial: The Tree of Strife

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A dramatisation of Njal 's Saga, written for radio by David Wade , based on a translation from the Icelandic by Magnus Magnusson and Herman Palsson. One of Iceland's great legends, it is broadcast in three parts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the island becoming a nation state. Narrated by Norman Rodway and Barbara Jefford.
With Joan Walker and Alice Arnold
Music by David Chiltern and Nick Russel Pavier
DirectorJeremy Mortimer (First broadcast on Radio 3)

Contributors

Unknown:
David Wade
Unknown:
Magnus Magnusson
Unknown:
Herman Palsson.
Unknown:
Norman Rodway
Unknown:
Barbara Jefford.
Unknown:
Joan Walker
Unknown:
Alice Arnold
Music By:
David Chiltern
Music By:
Nick Russel Pavier
Director:
Jeremy Mortimer
Ahdli:
Ian Targett
Bergthowm:
Maggie McArthy
Unn:
Anna Cropper
Brynjolv:
John Bull
Greem:
Andrew Branch
Gunnar Hamundarson:
Struan Rodger
Halgairdt:
Maureen O'Brien
Halvardh:
Joe Dunlop
Helgi:
Vincent Brimble
Hroot Herjolvssonn:
David King
Kawl:
Ken Cumberlidge
Thord Freemansson:
Paul Dawning
Law speaker/ Skjold:
Donald Gee
Njal Thogayrsson:
Bernard Hepton
Sighmtmdt:
Brian Miller
Skarp Hjedhin:
Robert Glenister
Thrauin Sghfussonn:
John Church
Source: Radio Times

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