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Daphne Du Maurier

The Birds

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 10 months

The natural world turns on mankind.

War veteran Nat battles to protect his family as birds begin to ruthlessly attack humans.

Starring Neil Dudgeon.

Daphne Du Maurier's classic horror story, first published in 1952.

Dramatised by Melissa Murray.

Nat.....Neil Dudgeon
Sue.....Nicola Walker
Maggie.....Jade Williams
Mr Trigg.....Gerard Horan
Jonathan.....Carl Grose
Newsreader.....John Dougall
Mary.....Rachel Bavidge

Music & Sound Design: David Pickvance

Director: Sally Avens.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007. Show less

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