Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. A celebrated architect flees to the Congo only to discover you can never leave the past behind. Stars Ben Miles.
Querry, a celebrated architect of churches believes himself burnt out: unable to feel anything for his profession, his faith or even the suicide of his mistress.
He journeys to a remote leper colony in Africa. There, he hopes to live in obscurity, unconcerned with the fate of others and to die, but it seems that he may have a
second chance to find both happiness and redemption.
The story reflects many of Greene's own personal struggles with his celebrity as a famous 'Catholic' author and his own doubts about his faith.
Written by Graham Greene
Dramatised by Nick Warburton.
Directed by Sally Avens
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Querry | Ben Miles |
| Dr Colin | Danny Sapani |
| Rycker | Jonathan Aris |
| Marie | Kathryn Drysdale |
| The Superior | Neil McCaul |
| Father Thomas | Philip Bretherton |
| Father Joseph | Clive Hayward |
| Father Paul | Adam Fitzgerald |
| Deo Gratias | Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong |
| Madame Guelle | Sudha Bhuchar |
| Captain | David Reakes |
| Controller | David Reakes |
| Marie Morel | Isabella Inchbald |
| Parkinson | Stephen Critchlow |
| Narrator | Adjoa Andoh |
| Author | Graham Greene |
| Adaptor | Nick Warburton |
| Director | Sally Avens |
Broadcasts
Sun 19 Nov 2017 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sat 25 Nov 2017 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 1 Feb 2021 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 1 Feb 2021 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 2 Feb 2021 03:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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