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Drama on 3: Oroonoko, or the History of the Royal Slave

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Biyi Bandele's irreverent dramatisation and reinterpretation of the novel of 1688 by Aphra Behn, the first western woman to earn her living from writing. It's the passionate love story of an enslaved African prince, inspired by a man the author met on a youthful trip to Surinam.
Music composed by Juwon Ogungbe
Musicians Nii Tagoe and Sam Maitland
Producer/director Claire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Biyi Bandele
Unknown:
Aphra Behn
Unknown:
Sam Maitland
Director:
Claire Grove
Oroonoko:
David Oyelowo
Princess Imoinda:
Nadine Marshall
Lady Onola:
Anni Domingo
Akogun:
Ray Shell
Chief Orombo:
Wale Ojo
Kabiyesi:
Burt Caesar
Aboan:
Maynard Eziashi
Otman:
Ben Onwukwe
Captain Stanmore:
Rod Arthur
Mr Byam:
Martin Hyder
MrTrefry:
Ian Masters
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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