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Afternoon Play: The Bringer of Peace

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Astrology was the inspiration behind British composer Gustav Holst's most famous work the Planets suite, a startlingly innovative composition that's one of the most popular and enduring pieces of music. Martyn Wade's drama covers 20 years of the composer's life, including his relationship with his family, his friends, his teaching and composing as well as an insight into his endless solitary walking and travelling.

Contributors

Writer:
Martyn Wade
Producer/Director:
David Hitchinson
Gustav Holst:
Adrian Scarborough
Isobel Holst:
Amanda Root
Ralph Vaughan Williams:
Michael Maloney
Clifford Bax:
Toby Jones
Imogen Holst:
Georgina Osen
Constable:
Mark Straker
Reporter:
Anthony Glennon
Source: Radio Times

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