The Dutch Mariner

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Judith French - The Dutch Mariner

Drama: Classic & Period

13/04/2003

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Judith French - The Dutch Mariner

The myth that inspired The Flying Dutchman. Stars Gerard Murphy.

The myth that inspired The Flying Dutchman. A classic tale of the power of love and the strength of evil. Stars Gerard Murphy.

A mysterious Dutchman is condemned to sail the seas for all eternity, unless he can find a woman who loves him enough to die for him. 

But how do you prove a lover would give their soul to save yours?

In the short, dark days of Norwegian winter, this timeless tale explores the danger of getting what you wish for, the power of love and the strength of evil.

Stars Gerard Murphy and James Laurenson. 

'The Dutch Mariner' is Judith French's retelling of the myth that inspired Wagner's classic opera 'The Flying Dutchman'. 

The Mariner .... Gerard Murphy
The Fiend .... James Laurenson
Senta ....Ellie Beaven
Eric ... Ifan Meredith
Daland ... Pip Donaghy

Producer: Rachel Horan 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.

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