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Drama marking the 50th anniversary of the Prague Spring by David Pownall.

Monologue by David Pownall exploring the mind and motives of the young Czech student, Jan Palach, who set fire to himself in the centre of Prague 50 years ago.

Monologue exploring the mind and motives of the young Czech student, Jan Palach, who set fire to himself in the centre of Prague 50 years ago.

Cast:
Jan Palach ...... Karl Davies

Written by David Pownall

Directed by Martin Jenkins.
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

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