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Classic Serial: The War of the End of the World

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The second part of Mario Vargas Llosa 's masterpiece is based on a true incident in the 1890s. Colonel Cesar of the Brazilian Army sets out to put down a seemingly minor disturbance, inspired by a preacher who considers the world's first socialist republic to be the "Anti-Christ".
Dramatised by Mike Walker
Director Shaun MacLoughlin

Contributors

Unknown:
Mario Vargas Llosa
Dramatised By:
Mike Walker
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Reporter:
Kerry Shale
Lion of Natuba:
Jack Klaff
Baron de Conabrava:
Nigel Anthony
Jurema:
Carolyn Backhouse
Fr Joachim:
William Eedle
Rocha:
David Holt
Idiot:
Peter Meakin
Bandit Joao:
Anthony Jackson
Colonel Cesar:
Peter Whitman
Rufino:
Christian Rodska
Dwarf:
Bill Monks
Bandit Pajeu:
Eric Allen
Old woman:
Tina Gray
Bearded 'ady:
Gillian Goodman
GaBeo Gall:
Bob Docherty
Source: Radio Times

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