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The Leave Taking
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Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov. The Leave Taking.
Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life, from his tough childhood in the remote port of Taganrog to marriage in his final years.
Anton Chekhov ...... Andrew Scott
Masha Chekhov ...... Romola Garai
Yevgenia Chekhov ...... Niamh Cusack
Paul Chekhov ...... Dave Hill
Uncle Mitrofan ...... Alan Williams
Kolya Chekhov ...... Bo Poraj
Sasha Chekhov ...... Keith Dunphy
Directed by Lucy Bailey.
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Mon 3 Nov 2008
19:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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