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Steinbeck in Avalon
Dramatised by Ray Brown from the writings of John Steinbeck. In 1959, the great novelist went to live in Somerset for a while to write a modern treatment of the Arthurian legend.
Dramatised by Ray Brown from the writings of John Steinbeck. In 1959, the great novelist went to live in Somerset for a while to write what he hoped would be the crowning glory of his distinguished career, a 20th-century restatement of the Arthurian legend.
Steinbeck/Lancelot ...... Kerry Shale
Elaine/Guinevere ...... Barbara Barnes
Merlin ...... Philip Madoc
Arthur ...... Joseph Millson
Damsel ...... Jasmine Hyde
Directed by Gary Brown.
Last on
Thu 14 Aug 2008
14:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Thu 14 Aug 2008 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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