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Afternoon Play: The Travels of Marco Polo

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By Philip Palmer.
Marco Polo's famous and controversial book was written in a prison in Genoa at the end of the 13th century. It became one of the most popular books in Europe, despite the common view that it was full of extravagant invention.
Perhaps this account of Marco's relationship with the sceptical cellmate who wrote it all down involves a little invention too...

Contributors

Writer:
Philip Palmer
Producer/Director:
Toby Swift
Marco Polo:
Conleth Hill
Rustichello:
Paul Rhys
Source: Radio Times

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