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Heinrich Mann - Berlin: Episode 2

Heinrich Mann - Berlin

Episode 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Heinrich Mann - Berlin, Episode 2

Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin.  Stars John Kielty.

With the Turkheimers as patrons and Adelheid as his lover, Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin.  Stars John Kielty.

Aspiring young poet Andrew Zumsee has come from the provinces to make his name in Berlin society in the 1890s.  

With the wealthy Turkheimers as his patrons - and Adelheid Turkheimer as his lover - a glittering artistic career looks assured.

Conclusion of Heinrich Mann's 1900 novel 

Starring John Kielty.

Dramatised by Patricia Hannah.

Andrew Zumsee .... John Kielty 
Adelheid Turkheimer .... Joanna Tope
Louis Turkheimer .... John Shedden
Karl Kaflisch .... Simon Tait
Dr Bedeiner .... Ralph Riach
Lizzi Laffe .... Vivienne Dixon
Diederich Klempner .... Gregor Powrie
Friederich Kopf .... Simon Donaldson
Asta Turkheimer .... Lucy Paterson
Bienaimee Matzke ... Gayanne Potter
Frau Moore.................Stella Forge
Clare Pinbush.............Hilary Neville
Blosch............................Mark McDonald
Heinrich Mann .... James Bryce

Director:  David Jackson Young

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.

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The rise and fall of poet Andrew Zumsee, out to make a name for himself in Berlin society.

The rise and fall of young poet Andrew Zumsee in his efforts to make a name for himself in Berlin society. Stars John Kielty.

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