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Drama Now

BBC Radio 3
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Artist Descending a Staircase
A new play, specially commissioned for radio by TOM STOPPARD
Three very old artists, who have been friends since early manhood, share an attic. Now one of them is dead. Evidence concerning the manner of his death exists on a tape-recording But what is Truth?
Producer JOHN TYDEMAN

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Stoppard
Producer:
John Tydeman
Martello:
Stephen Murray
Donner:
Carleton Hobbs
Beauchamp:
Rolf Lefebvre
the young Martello (Banjo):
Michael Spice
the young Donner (Mouse):
Dinsdale Landen
the young Beauchamp (Biscuit):
Peter Egan
Sophie:
Fiona Walker
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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