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The Conjuror and the Choir

Episode 3 of 4

Battling regrets from his drunken actions two decades before, Michael Henchard reaches breaking point. Stars David Calder.

Battling regrets from his drunken actions two decades before, Michael Henchard reaches breaking point.

Stars David Calder as Michael Henchard, Sandra Berkin as Lucetta, Andrea Wray as Elizabeth-Jane and Jason Flemyng as Donald Farfrae.

19th century Dorset is brought vividly to life in Thomas Hardy 's magnificent story of a man whose impetuous, vital character is the seed of his own downfall.

Music arranged and played by Dave Townsend and the Mellstock Band.

Dramatised in 4-parts by Sally Hedges

Directed at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Pebble Mill by Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio in 1994.

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