Rules of Asylum

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James Follett - Rules of Asylum: Episode 3

James Follett - Rules of Asylum

Episode 3

BBC Radio 4 Extra - James Follett - Rules of Asylum, Episode 3

How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth? Political thriller.

Will Suskin uncover the truth? Political thriller of dissention and danger in a repressive state. With Cyril Shaps and Manning Wilson.

How did Jan Valery make his latest escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth? 

Starring James Beattie.

Conclusion of James Follett's political thriller exploring dissention and danger in a repressive state in the Eastern Bloc. 

Jan Valery …. James Beattie
Suskin …. Vernon Joyner
Secretary/ Librarian …. Betty Huntley-Wright
Guard/Alex/Student …. Neville Jason
Governor …. Manning Wilson
Suskin's Chief …. Brian Haines
Anna …. Caroline John
Zoe/1st Girl …. Rosalyn Slater
Woman in Sanatorium/2nd Girl …. Diana Bishop
Danski …. Cyril Shaps
Nero …. Francis de Wolff
Interrogator …. John Challis
Restaurant Manager …. Godfrey Kenton

The original audio was lost from the BBC archive, so our thanks to James Follett for the donation from his personal collection. 

Producer: Margaret Hall 

First broadcast as a 90 minute drama on BBC Radio 4 in November  1973.

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A man who escapes from an asylum is apparently a threat to the state.

A man who escapes from an asylum is apparently a threat to the state. Stars James Beattie.

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