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Takeover

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy. Meet the Majumdars, a family at war… with itself. A new drama serial starring Rajit Kapur. Self-made billionaire, Ravi Majumdar, risks losing everything to defeat a man he once considered his friend and mentor, while his four children - Ash, Zara, Shaan and Maya - fight for their father’s affections and fortune.

A drama on a grand scale, played out like a Shakespearean tragedy.

Recorded both in the UK and in India.

Cast:
Ravi Majumdar......Rajit Kapur
Anya......Dolya Gavanski
Ash......Abhin Galeya
Maya......Amrita Acharia
Zara......Munirih Grace
Shaan......Danny Ashok
Ian......Finbar Lynch
Seraphina......Jennifer Armour
Dr Lincoln......Emma Carter
Jeet......Ronny Jhutti

All other parts were played by:
Neil D’Souza
Ash Hunter
Philip Desmeules
Natalie Simpson
Lola Ogunyemi
Matthew Solon and
Nadir Khan

With original music by Sacha Puttnam

Written by Ayeesha Menon and Matthew Solon
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Sound recording by Paul Clark, Ashyar Bulsara and Ayush Ahuja
Assistant Producer, Eleanor Mein
Production Assistant, Anna Calandra
Produced by Emma Hearn and Nadir Khan
Director and Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Show less

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