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The War of the Worlds

Blake Ritson

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John Dougall

David Sturzaker

Georgie Glen

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Sanchia McCormack

David Sterne

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HG Wells: The War of the Worlds: Part 2

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As the Martians advance Robert begins to lose his reason.

The Martians continue their merciless invasion, transforming the landscape and decimating the population.  Stars Blake Ritson.

As the Martians continue their merciless invasion, transforming the landscape and decimating the population, Robert begins to lose his reason. 

Conclusion of HG Wells's 1898 novel dramatised by Melissa Murray.

Robert …. Blake Ritson
Curate …. Carl Prekopp
Man 2 …. David Sturzaker
Mrs. Hatton …. Georgie  Glen
Man 1 …. John Dougall
Doctor …. David Sterne
Bridgenorth …. Nick Murchie
Billy …. Samuel James
Margaret …. Sanchia McCormack
Lydia …. Sarah Ridgeway

Director: Marc Beeby.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

HG Wells: The War of the Worlds

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HG Wells's story of a brutal Martian invasion of Earth, dramatised by Melissa Murray.

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