The Elephant's Foot

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Tim Jackson - The Elephant's Foot

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Tim Jackson - The Elephant's Foot

Jo's romantic adventure in Africa is ruined by a terrible encounter.  With Alex Jennings.

4 Extra Debut. A romantic African adventure for young Jo and Melissa sparks shocking consequences. With Alex Jennings and Teresa Gallagher.

Young romantic Jo is sent to Africa at the age of 16 with Melissa, the girl of his dreams.

But fate, in the form of elephants, comes between him and his heart's desire.

Powerful drama written by Tim Jackson.  

Joseph .... Alex Jennings
Jo (Young Joseph) .... Henry Power
Melissa .... Teresa Gallagher
Gloria .... Linda Marlowe
Derek .... Ronald Fraser
Gabrielle .... Elaine Claxton
Hans .... Peter Whitman
Moses .... George Harris
Fred ....Steve Hodson
Edward .... Nicholas Boulton
Elizabeth .... Rachel Atkins
The Nurse .... Oona Beeson

Pianist:  Mary Nash

Director:  Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1994.

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