Peter Tinniswood - Stoker Leishman's Diaries

Stoker Leishman's Diaries

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Peter Tinniswood: Stoker Leishman's Diaries

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Peter Tinniswood, Stoker Leishman's Diaries

The diaries of Leishman's South Pole attempt become the focus of an avaricious family.

Explorer Frederick Leishman made a dash for the South Pole with fatal consequences. What of his diaries? Stars Robin Bailey.

Frederick Leishman was the lower deck member of a British party which made a dash for the South Pole.

This had fatal consequences for all except himself and his leader. 

For years his family have tried to get hold of the Stoker's diaries, believing his account of the epic journey should be worth a fortune. 

It turns out to be a revelation...

Robin Bailey stars in Peter Tinniswood's drama.

Frederick Leishman ....Robin Bailey
Mrs Bentall ... Shirley Dixon
Dora .... Barbara Marten
Gordon .... Christian Rodska
Barbara .... Liz Goulding
Edgar ... Martin Matthews

Director:  Tony Cliff

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1981.

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