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1. The Red Planet

4 Extra Debut. Scientist John Nicholson recalls the horrifying events in the night sky signalling an invasion. Stars Paul Daneman. From 1967.

"I was in it from the start, but up till now I've never cared to discuss the horrible affair..."

Scientist John Nicholson recalls the horrifying events in the night sky signalling an invasion of Earth.

Starring Paul Daneman and Martin Jarvis.

Sci-fi novel by HG Wells first published in 1898.

Dramatised in six parts by Jon Manchip White.

John Nicholson .... Paul Daneman
Dora Nicholson .... Isabel Rennie
Ogilvy .... Martin Jarvis
Sir James Stent .... Harold Kasket
Sergeant Holroyd .... Alan Dudley
First Boy - LeRoy Lingwood
Second Boy .... Brian Hewlett

Sound score by David Cain, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radiophonic Workshop

Producer: John Powell

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service in June 1967.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 3 Jan 2023 01:30

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