麻豆约拍

1896: Life for people on the Sorin's country estate in Russia. Recorded on location.

Anton Chekhov described his classic play as "a comedy, four acts, rural scenery (a view over a lake): much talk of literature, little action, five bushels of love."

Stars Diana Quick as Madame Arkadina, Alex Jennings as Trigorin, Helena Bonham Carter as Nina, Robert Glenister as Constantin, Nina and Kate Buffery as Masha.

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on 麻豆约拍 Radio 4 in 1993.