The House on the Strand

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Hidden Treasures: Daphne du Maurier - The House on the Strand

Daphne du Maurier - The House on the Strand

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Richard is at a crossroads in his life and thanks to a drug, escapes to the 14th century.

4 Extra Debut. A dangerous drug transports Richard to the 14th century - where he meets people he is reluctant to leave.  With Ian Richardson.

The novel by Daphne du Maurier

Adapted for radio by Philip Leaver and Kay Patrick

Starring Ian Richardson

'Whatever you say I've been in that other world, seen it, known it. It was cruel, hard and very often bloody. But, my God, it held a fascination for me which is lacking in my own world of today.'  Science professor Marcus persuades his old Cambridge friend Richard, to try out a new, mind-altering drug. Richard's fascination with what he sees becomes a dangerous obsession. One of Daphne du Maurier's most hauntingly sinister stories.

Today:
Richard Young .... Ian Richardson
Magnus .... Richard Hurndall
Vita Young .... Bonnie Hurren
Mrs Collins .... Elizabeth Morgan
Vicar .... Brian Haines
Dr Powell .... Frank Duncan
Teddy .... Judy Bennett
Bill .... Vernon Joyner
Diana .... Julie Hallam
Man with caravan ....David Sinclair

The 14th Century:
Roger .... David March
Isolda .... Rosalind Shanks
Joanna .... Elizabeth Morgan
Father Prior .... Manning Wilson
Brother Jean ....Anthony Hall
Sir Otto Bodrugan .... Vernon Joyner
Robbie .... David Timson

Radiophonic Sound by David Cain, BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Director: Betty Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1973.

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