Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 280,364 playable programmes from the BBC

Classic Serial: The Singapore Grip: 2

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

By JG Farrell, dramatised in three parts by Mike Walker.

Life for ex-pats in Singapore in 1942 is as luxurious as ever. But for Matthew Webb, the recently arrived heir to the biggest rubber business, the rumblings from the East promise only one thing - war!
(Repeated Saturday 9pm)

Contributors

Author:
J.G. Farrell
Dramatised by:
Mike Walker
Music:
Felix Jay
Director:
Peter Kavanagh
JG Farrell:
Robert Glenister
Matthew:
Jonathan Cake
Joan:
Samantha Spiro
Vera:
Su-Lin Looi
Major Archer:
John Rowe
Walter:
Timothy Bateson
Brigadier:
Karl Johnson
Governor:
John East
Jim:
Kenny Blyth
Captain Sinclair:
Alex Tender
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More