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Pere Goriot
Balzac's novel, dramatised for radio in four parts, with 2: The Spur
Eugene de Rastignac attends his first ball in Parisian society, and is determined to leave the filth and smell of Maison Vauquer, the boarding house where the mysterious Pere Goriot also lives.
Dramatised by David Hopkins Director Kate Rowland Stereo

Contributors

Dramatised By:
David Hopkins
Director:
Kate Rowland
Balzac:
Stephen Fry
Eugene:
Douglas Hodge
Vautrin:
David Ross
Père Goriot:
Geoffrey Banks
Delphine:
Alex Kingston
Victorine:
Alex Kingston
Mme Vauquer:
Noreen Kershaw
Bianchon:
Ian Mercer
Mile Michonneau:
Romy Baskerville
Christophe:
John Griffin
Fat Sylvie:
Clare Dow
Anastasie:
Barbara Marten
Mme Couture:
Barbara Marten
Gondureau:
Paul Broughton
Poiret:
Robin Polley
Source: Radio Times

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