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Honoré de Balzac - The Black Sheep: 2. Destitute

Honoré de Balzac - The Black Sheep

2. Destitute

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Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.

Gambler Philippe is in jail and his family is destitute. His mother and brother battle for financial help. Stars Mathew Pidgeon.

Philippe's gambling has left his family destitute and his political activities have landed him in jail. 

His mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative, but a pretty young housekeeper and her lover have already laid plans to rob the old man of his money.  

Starring Thomas Arnold and narrated by Geoffrey Whitehead

Conclusion of Honore de Balzac's entertaining tale of family rivalry and fortunes lost and won, set in 19th-century France.

Dramatised by Chris Dolan.

Narrator ...... Geoffrey Whitehead 
Philippe Bridau ...... Thomas Arnold  
Joseph Bridau ...... Mathew Pidgeon 
Agathe Bridau ...... Briony McRoberts       
Flore Brazier ...... Lucy Paterson
Jean-Jacques Rouget ...... Timothy Bateson 
Desroches ...... Jon Glover
Monsieur Hochon ...... Christian Rodska 
Madame Hochon ...... Colette O'Neil  
Max Gilet ...... Alan Cox     
Baruch ...... Nyasha Hatendi  
Fario ...... Chris Pavlo

Directed at BBC Glasgow by Bruce Young. 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2008.

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Balzac's tale of family rivalry and fortunes lost and won, set in 19th-century France

Honoré de Balzac's tale of family rivalry and fortunes lost and won, set in 19th-century France. Dramatised by Chris Dolan.

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