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A Man of Enterprise and Genius

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

by JOHN AND JULIA KEAY The tragic story of the Scottish explorer
Alexander Gordon Laing who, in 1825, left Tripoli to solve the mystery of the River Niger and become the first Christian in modern times to reach the legendary city of Timbuktu.
Narrated by Patrick Malahide with David Bannerman as Laing
Other parts played by JILL FENNER , JOHN SHEDDEM and FINLAY WELSH
Producer PATRICK RAYNER BBC Scotland long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Julia Keay
Unknown:
Alexander Gordon Laing
Unknown:
Patrick Malahide
Unknown:
David Bannerman
Played By:
Jill Fenner
Played By:
John Sheddem
Producer:
Patrick Rayner
Source: Radio Times

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