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Mr Trollope and the Labours of Hercules
In 1858, Anthony Trollope arrived in Jamaica to re-organise the West Indian Postal service. Using the book he wrote about his experiences, Jamaican-born writer Patricia Cumper imagines what really happened during his eventful stay in the island...
Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow.
Last on
Mon 29 Aug 2016
14:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hercules | Paterson Joseph |
| Anthony Trollope | Justin Edwards |
| Miss Grant | Cecilia Noble |
| Josephine | Sapphire Joy |
| Husband | Philip Fox |
| Wife | Christine Kavanagh |
| Planter | Sam Dale |
| Director | Marion Nancarrow |
| Producer | Marion Nancarrow |
| Writer | Patricia Cumper |
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- Mon 29 Aug 2016 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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