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Drama on 4: John Steinbeck - The Pearl

The Pearl

03/02/2012

John Steinbeck - The Pearl

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, John Steinbeck - The Pearl

A tale of the greatest pearl found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one family.

4 Extra Debut. A tale of the greatest pearl ever found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one family. Narrated by Gary Lewis.

Dramatisation of John Steinbeck's novella by Donna Franceschild. 

A captivating and atmospheric parable set in a small Mexican fishing village about the greatest pearl ever found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one young family. 

Director: Kirsty Williams.

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