Struggling painter Claude Lantier has returned to Paris determined to create a work of genius to establish his reputation.

Starring Rob Edwards and Tracy Wiles.

Conclusion of Emile Zola's powerful novel based on his friendship with Paul Cezanne.

Dramatised by Jane Beeson.

Claude Lantier .... Rob Edwards
Christine ... Tracy Wiles
Narrator .... Geoffrey Whitehead
Sandoz .... Charles Simpson
Bongrand .... John Baddeley
Jacques/Henriette .... Melinda Walker
Fagerolles .... Jonathan Tafler
Jory .... Paul Panting
Dubuche .... Daniel Philpott
Priest/Nicholas .... Robin Browne
Pawnbroker .... Zulema Dene

Director Matthew Walters

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1996. Show less