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Alexander: 2. I Am Also Alexander

David Wade - Alexander

2. I Am Also Alexander

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Alexander, 2. I Am Also Alexander

A pawn in his parents' war, young Alexander is tutored by Aristotle.

Young Alexander is a pawn in his parent's war and is tutored by philosopher Aristotle. Stars Michael Maloney and Brian Cox.

Alexander is used as a pawn in the war between his parents, and is educated by Aristotle.

Starring Michael Maloney, Barry Foster and Simon Ward.

David Wade's serial on the life of Alexander the Great.

Alexander    ......    Michael Maloney
Spirit of Achilles    ......    Barry Foster
Spirit of Patroclus    ......    Simon Ward 
King Philip of Macedon    ......    Brian Cox 
Young Alexander    ......    Sam Crane 
Hephaistion    ......    Alex Jennings
Young Hephaistion    ......     Gary King 
Queen Olympias    ......    Geraldine James 
Aristotle    ......    John Moffat 
Demosthenes    ......    Malcolm Sinclair  
Lysimachos    ......    Keith Drinkel 
Leonidas    ......    John Webb
Ptolemy    ......    Julian Rhind-Tutt 
Philotas    ......    Michael Onslow 
Pusanias    ......    James Telfer 
Menapis    ......    David Thorpe
Aristander    ......    Barry Gordon 
Demaratos    ......    John Evitts

Music: Wilfredo Acosta

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1993.

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The story of Alexander the Great, with a distinguished cast list

The story of Alexander the Great, with a distinguished cast list of Barry Foster, Simon Ward and Brian Cox

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