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John Buchan - The 39 Steps

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After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.

After a murder in his flat, Richard Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies. Stars David Robb and Tom Baker.

A man is murdered in Richard Hannay's London flat.

So he goes on the run pursued by the police - and a gang of German spies intent on recovering a secret notebook which could destroy the British naval fleet... 

Starring David Robb and Tom Baker. 

John Buchan's ever-popular spy-thriller, first published in 1915.

Dramatised in two parts by Bert Coules.
 
Hannay    ......    David Robb
Bullivant    ......    Tom Baker
Scudder    ......    William Hope
Hawk    ......    Struan Rodger
Charlotte    ......    Tracy Wiles
Johnners    ......    Phillip Joseph
Jopley    ......    Thomas Arnold
Chairman    ......    Gordon Reid
Crofter    ......    Kenny Blyth

Producer: Bruce Young 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.

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David Robb stars in the dramatisation of John Buchan's adventure novel.

David Robb and Tom Baker star in the dramatisation of John Buchan's adventure novel.

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