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1. Kidnapped

Kidnapped from a wealthy Californian household, a pet dog battles for survival in the frozen Yukon. Stars Robert Jack.

Buck is a domestic dog, living in a weathy household in California.

When he's kidnapped and sold, he finds himself in the frozen landscape of the Yukon, pulling a sledge.

In this atmospheric adventure, we see the world through Buck's eyes as he battles for survival in a harsh, new environment.

Jack London's epic novella, first published in 1903.

Dramatised in two parts by Robert Forrest.

Buck ... Robert Jack
Thornton ... Finn den Hertog
Manuel / Charles ... Robin Laing
Francois ... Nick Underwood
Perrault ... Grant O'Rourke
Mercedes ... Melody Grove

Director: Kirsty Williams

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in March 2012.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 May 2024 01:00

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