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The Gambler: Part 2

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

by Fyodor Dostoevsky
dramatised in two parts by John Hopkins
Starring Edith Evans
with Maurice Roeves

Alexei has won a large sum at roulette for Polina. Grandmamma has arrived from Moscow. Escorted by Alexei she has visited the casino, and they have both succumbed to the fascination of gambling.
(Colour)

Contributors

Author:
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Dramatised by:
John Hopkins
Designer:
Sally Hulke
Producer:
David Conroy
Director:
Michael Ferguson
First croupier:
Tony Somers
Alexei:
Maurice Roeves
Polina:
Georgina Ward
The General:
John Phillips
Marquis de Grieux:
Philip Madoc
Grandmamma:
Edith Evans
Mr. Astley:
Corin Redgrave
Mile Blanche:
Lisa Daniely
Potapych:
Harry Hutchinson
Martha:
Rose Power
Second croupier:
Pat Halpin
Gamblers:
Otto Diament
Gamblers:
Angela Bevan
Third croupier:
John Slavid
Mme. de Cominges:
Claire Mains
Source: Radio Times

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