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An occasional series on famous French criminal trials by RAYNER HEPPENSTALL
The Murder of Jean Jaures The trial of Raoul Villain
Jean Jaures. the leader of the French Socialists who might well have been an important influence for peace in Europe, was murdered a few days before the outbreak of the First World War on 31 July 1914. It may well have been one of the most fateful murders in all history.
This programme tells the story of the victim and of the murderer.
Producer MARTIN ESSLIN

Contributors

Unknown:
Rayner Heppenstall
Producer:
Martin Esslin
Narrator 2:
Cecile Chevreau
Jean Jaures:
Ronald Herdman
Raoul Villain:
Brian Hewlett
Péguy:
Leslie Heritage
Calvet:
John Samson
Marty:
Patrick Tull
Drioux:
Martin Friend
Boucard:
Gerald Cross
Paul-Boncour:
William Eeple
Ducos:
Robin Browne
Béguin:
Lewis Stringer
Zevaès:
John Ruddock
Geraud:
Edward Kelsey
Source: Radio Times

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