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The Arabian Nights

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Radio 4 FM

4 Extra Debut. Ata Madri hunts for a medieval copy of The Arabian Nights with the original ending. Inventive revival starring Indira Varma. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Nadim Sawalha
King Yunan:
Ewan Bailey
Taxi Driver:
Nayef Rashed
Ali Baba:
Muzz Khan
Ali Baba's Wife:
Noa Bodner
King of the City's Vizier:
Noof McEwan
Cassim's Wife:
Kyria Alyssa
Marjaneh:
Laura Hanna
Captain:
Alexei Sayle
Ali Baba's Son:
Amir El-Masry
Young Man:
Amir El-Masry
Shopkeeper:
Nabil Elouahabi
Fisherman:
Nabil Elouahabi
Sage Duban:
Renu Setna
King of the City:
Bhasker Patel
Evil Wife:
Sharlit Deyzac
Adaptor:
Glen Neath

Genres

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