At the Tailor's
Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov. After his father's bankruptcy, Anton studies to become a doctor.
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 and his family move to Moscow after the bankruptcy of his father. Amidst the domestic chaos, the 19-year-old Anton studies to become a doctor and writes his short stories.
Anton Chekhov ...... Andrew Scott
Lika ...... Romola Garai
Yevgenia Chekhov ...... Niamh Cusack
Suvorin ...... Dave Hill
Uncle Mitrofan ...... Alan Williams
Kolya Chekhov ...... Bo Poraj
Sasha Chekhov ...... Keith Dunphy
Directed by Lucy Bailey.
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- Tue 4 Nov 2008 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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