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Prometheus: The Life of Balzac

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

by ANDRE MAUROIS
The BBC2 serial: written for television in six parts by DAVID TURNER starring Nicky Henson as Balzac Episode 4 : Lost Illusions
Impatiently awaiting the birth of his illegitimate child, constantly in debt, pursued by the military authorities, Balzac seeks refuge with his first love -the ageing, ailing Dilecta.
Studio lighting DEREK HOBDAY Script editor LENNOX PHILLIPS Designer MARGARET PEACOCK Producer RICHARD BEYNON DirectorJOAN CRAFT

Contributors

Unknown:
Andre Maurois
Unknown:
David Turner
Unknown:
Nicky Henson
Unknown:
Derek Hobday
Editor:
Lennox Phillips
Designer:
Margaret Peacock
Producer:
Richard Beynon
Director:
Joan Craft
Comtesse de Berny:
Elizabeth Spriggs
Madame Balzac:
Helen Ryan
Laure Surville:
Rosemary McHale
Concertina player:
Lea Nicholson
Prison Sergeant:
Boyd Nelson
Jules Sandeau:
Leon Vitali
Countess Eve Hanska:
Nanette Newman
Count Hanski:
Preston Lockwood
Alexandre de Berny:
Christopher Blake
Caroline Marbouty:
Sally Mates
Fanny Lovell:
Stephanie Beacham
Lacosti:
Christopher Crooks
Source: Radio Times

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