Trouble With Lichen

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Hidden Treasures: John Wyndham - Trouble with Lichen

John Wyndham - Trouble with Lichen

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Hidden Treasures, John Wyndham - Trouble with Lichen

What will a biochemist do when she makes a discovery that can dramatically slow ageing?

4 Extra Debut. What will a biochemist do when she makes a revolutionary discovery that can dramatically slow ageing? Stars Rosalie Crutchley.

What will a young biochemist do when she makes a revolutionary discovery that can reverse the ageing process?

The novel by John Wyndham adapted for broadcasting by Archie Campbell

Cast:

Dr Francis Saxover, Director of Darr House Scientific Developments Ltd .... Hugh Latimer
Miss Birkett, his secretary .... Janet Burnell
Zephanie, his daughter .... Dorit Welles
Paul, his son .... Edward Brooks
Diana Brackley, Director of Nefertiti Ltd .... Rosalie Crutchley
Miss Tallwyn, her secretary .... Shirley Cooklin
Gerald Marlin, a journalist .... Geoffrey Matthews
Editor .... Howieson Culff
Miss Brendon, an employee at Nefertiti .... Penelope Lee
Richard Treverne, engaged to Zephanie .... David Valle
Syd ..... Lewis Stringer
Jack .... Arthur Gomez
Lady Tewley .... Vanessa Thornton
Interrogator .... Kenneth Hyde
1st Young stockbroker .... Michael Spice
2nd Young stockbroker .... Jonathan Scott
BBC Newsreader .... Anthony Viccars
Assistant Police Commissioner .... Leslie Perrins
Police Inspector .... Lee Fox
Prime Minister .... George Curzon
Private Secretary .... Michael Deacon
Lady Washington .... Grizelda Hervey

Other parts:
Frank Partington, George Hagan, Hilda Kriseman, George Merritt and Joyce Carpenter.

Producer: Archie Campbell

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in 1962.

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‘Trouble With Lichen' is part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection, selected from titles returned to the BBC by various collectors.

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