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Paul Theroux - The White Man's Burden
A young Rudyard Kipling's final months residing in the US, where a family row leads to a public scandal. Stars Nicholas Boulton.
A radio adaptation of Paul Theroux's stage play about the young Rudyard Kipling's humiliating final months as an American resident. The great English writer plans to settle in Vermont with his American wife, but a clash with his brother-in-law results in death threats, a court case and public scandal. Will Kipling manage to keep his head when all about are losing theirs?
Written by Paul Theroux
Adapted and directed by Emma Harding.
Last on
Mon 6 Apr 2020
04:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Rudyard Kipling | Nicholas Boulton |
| Carrie Kipling | Teresa Gallagher |
| Beatty Balestier | Nathan Osgood |
| Mary Hackett | Sasha Pick |
| Howard/ Hitt | David Rintoul |
| Conland/ Judge Newton | Peter Marinker |
| Fitts | John Guerrasio |
| Writer | Paul Theroux |
| Director | Emma Harding |
Broadcasts
Fri 10 Aug 2012 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sun 5 Nov 2017 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 6 Nov 2017 04:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 5 Apr 2020 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 6 Apr 2020 04:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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