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Mr Trollope and the Labours of Hercules

Duration: 45 minutes

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

In 1858, Anthony Trollope arrived in Jamaica to re-organise the West Indian Postal service. Using the book he wrote about his experiences, Jamaican-born writer Patricia Cumper imagines what really happened during his eventful stay in the island...

Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow. Show less

Contributors

Anthony Trollope:
Justin Edwards
Miss Grant:
Cecilia Noble
Josephine:
Sapphire Joy
Husband:
Philip Fox
Planter:
Sam Dale

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