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Shadow of the Pharaoh: 1. Into The Shadow

1. Into The Shadow

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Ahmose sets out to track down his real father, but he's facing many dangers.

4 Extra Debut. Set in war-torn Ancient Egypt, a young man sets out for Thebes in search of his real father. Stars Sean Barrett and John Bentley.

**** This series was suggested by Neil Scott-Sills as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

Six-part thriller set in war-torn Ancient Egypt  in the year 1600 BC.

A young man named Ahmose sets out for Thebes in search of his real father.

But the Village Woman foresees many dangers ahead...    

Written by Victor Pemberton and David Spenser.  

Ahmose .... Sean Barrett
Kem .... David Valla
Peten-Ra .... John Bentley
Nefertari .... Sheila Grant
Hamabari .... Betty Baskcomb
Karu .... John Westbrook
Batu .... John Ruddock
Captain .... Martin Friend
Herald / Man .... William Eadle
Village Woman .... Katherine Parr

Announcer: John Dunn  

Producer: Graham Gauld

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4's 4th Dimension in September 1972.

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