La Bete Humaine

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Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine

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Can Jacques silence his inner demon by committing murder? With Michael Maloney,

Jacques has agreed to murder Séverine’s husband but other events take over. Stars Michael Maloney and Imogen Stubbs.

"Thou shalt not kill ... Yes, but there's a more basic law than that - the most ancient law of all ..."

Train driver Jacques finally enters La Croix-de-Maufras - the house he's been avoiding because it's where it all started.  

He's agreed to Séverine's plan, but can he go through with it?  

But if he doesn't kill someone, how will the beast within be satisfied..?

Conclusion of Emile Zola's classic thriller.

Starring Michael Maloney, Martin Head and Imogen Stubbs.

Dramatised by Sally Hedges.  

Jacques .... Michael Maloney
Roubaud .... Martin Head
Severine .... Imogen Stubbs
Flore .... Rebecca Wright
Misard .... Jonathan Wyatt
Cabuche .... David Lloyd
Pecqueux .... Peter Meakin
Philomene .... Vikki Chambers
Denizet .... Simon Carter
Camy-Lamotte .... Roger Hume

Music composed by Barrington Pheloung

Director Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1993.

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Drama: Thriller

Emile Zola's classic thriller starring Michael Maloney and Imogen Stubbs.

Emile Zola's classic thriller starring Michael Maloney, Martin Head and Imogen Stubbs.

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