To The Ends of the Earth: Journey to The Centre of the Earth

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Jules Verne

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Fantastical adventures by the 19th Century French novelist, Jules Verne.

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Joel MacCormack

Stephen Critchlow

Gudmundur Thorvaldsson

Nicola Ferguson

Elizabeth Bennett

Nick Underwood

Sam Rix

Tom Forrister

Scarlett Brookes

Neil Brand

Moya O'Shea

Tracey Neale

Jules Verne: Journey to the Centre of the Earth: Episode 1

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Episode 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Jules Verne, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Episode 1

Three intrepid explorers venture into an Icelandic volcano.

Three intrepid explorers venture into an Icelandic volcano. It's a dangerous trip but discoveries await. Stars Joel MacCormack.

Renowned professor, Otto Lidenbrock, discovers a mysterious, runic cryptogram in a rare manuscript he’s bought. 

It’s his nephew, Axel, who accidentally cracks the message, which is by a 16th-century alchemist who claims to have found a pathway to the centre of the earth! 

"Descend, bold traveller into the crater of the Jokul of Snæfell, which the shadow of Scartaris touches before the kalends of July and you will attain the centre of the earth." 

Lidenbrock decides he must see for himself if such a journey is possible and with the reluctant Axel in tow, and the help of their guide, Hans, the three venture into the heart of a dormant, Icelandic volcano on a dangerous expedition beneath the earth's layers. 

Jules Verne's novel is the ultimate adventure story in the best Victorian tradition with plenty of action, science, knowledge, discovery and surprise. 

Adapted in two parts by Moya O'Shea.

Starring  Joel MacCormack and Stephen Critchlow.  

The three attempting this tremendous feat are: 

*    The somewhat cowardly, dewy-eyed romantic, Axel
*    The highly strung and oh, so eccentric, Otto Lidenbrock 
*    The calm, phlegmatic Danish speaking, Icelandic guide, Hans.

Axel    ......    Joel MacCormack
Professor Lidenbrock    ......    Stephen Critchlow
Hans    ......    Gudmundur Thorvaldsson
Grauben    ......    Nicola Ferguson
Martha    ......    Elizabeth Bennett
Newspaper Seller    ......    Nick Underwood
Porter    ......    Sam Rix
Icelandic Man    ......    Tom Forrister
Street Vendor    ......    Scarlett Brookes

Composer:  Neil Brand

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

Jules Verne: Journey to the Centre of the Earth

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Adapted from the Jules Verne novel. Three explorers venture into an Icelandic volcano.

Adapted from the Jules Verne novel by Moya O'Shea. Three intrepid explorers venture into an Icelandic volcano.

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