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The Skimmity Ride

Episode 4 of 4

Forever haunted by his reckless past, ex-mayor Michael Henchard is becoming desperate. Stars David Calder and John Nettles.

Forever haunted by his reckless past, the ex-Mayor of Casterbridge, Michael Henchard, is becoming desperate...

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

The dramatic denouement of 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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