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Shadow of the Pharaoh: 5. Into Battle

5. Into Battle

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Shadow of the Pharaoh, 5. Into Battle

During the Crocodile festival, the Hyksos plot to attack Thebes.  Stars Sean Barrett.

The Hyksos plot to attack Thebes whilst evil Peten-Ra actions his poisonous plan. Stars Sean Barrett and John Bentley.

A great feast is planned for the Crocodile Festival, but the Hyksos are planning to attack.  

Peten-Ra continues his ambition to rule all of Egypt with the help of some poison...  

Thriller serial set in war-torn Ancient Egypt in the year 1600 BC.

Written by Victor Pemberton and David Spenser.

Ahmose .... Sean Barrett
Kem .... David Valla
Peten-Ra .... John Bentley
Hamabari .... Betty Baskcomb
Karu .... John Westbrook
Nefertari .... Sheila Grant
Senmut .... Rolf Lefebvre
Honimon .... Lewis Stringer
Hyksos Captain .... Andrew Rivers

Announcer: John Dunn

Producer:  Graham Gauld

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1972.

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Six-part thriller set in Ancient Egypt. Starring Sean Barrett.

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