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Literature Is My Mistress - Medicine, My Wife

on BBC Radio 4 FM

The last part in the series, compiled by Michael Bakewell.
Anton Chekhov - a life reflected in his own writings, the words of his family and friends and the characters who people his plays.
With David Suchet.
Champagne and Oysters 'He took the glass, turned to me, and with his wonderful smile, said, "It's a long time since I drank champagne."'
(Olga Knipper ) with Nicholas Farrell ,
David King , John Moffatt and Simon Treves.
Director Rosemary Hart Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Bakewell.
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Anton Chekhov
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David Suchet.
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Olga Knipper
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Nicholas Farrell
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David King
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John Moffatt
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Simon Treves.
Director:
Rosemary Hart Stereo
Chekhov:
David Suchet
Olga Knipper:
Janet Suzman
Maria Chekhov:
Anna Massey
Stanislavky:
Charles Kay
Danchenko:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Maxim Gorky:
Geoffrey Collins
Svetlovidov:
John Baddeley
Reader:
John Rowe

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