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Ludwig Holly and his ward Leo's quest for the truth behind the legend of Leo's ancestry takes them to Africa. Stars Tim McInnerny.

Ludwig Holly and his ward Leo's quest for the truth behind legend of Leo's ancestry takes them to Africa.

Here they find Ayesha, 2000 years old but beautiful beyond all description, despotically ruling her secret kingdom.

Starring Tim McInnerny.

The first of two parts written by H Rider-Haggard.

Ludwig Holly ...... Tim McInnerny
Leo ...... Oliver Chris
Ayesha ...... Mia Soteriou
Job ...... Howard Coggins
Billali ...... Ben Onwukwe
Amenartas/Ustane ...... Janice Acquah
Vincey ...... Tom Sherman
Agarah ...... Damian Lynch
Young Leo ...... Oliver Baynham

Composed music by Elizabeth Purnell.

Producer: Sara Davies

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2006.

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