Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

1. Into The Shadow

Episode 1 of 6

4 Extra Debut. Set in war-torn Ancient Egypt, a young man sets out for Thebes in search of his real father. Stars Sean Barrett and John Bentley.

**** This series was suggested by Neil Scott-Sills as part of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

Six-part thriller set in war-torn Ancient Egypt in the year 1600 BC.

A young man named Ahmose sets out for Thebes in search of his real father.

But the Village Woman foresees many dangers ahead...

Written by Victor Pemberton and David Spenser.

Ahmose .... Sean Barrett
Kem .... David Valla
Peten-Ra .... John Bentley
Nefertari .... Sheila Grant
Hamabari .... Betty Baskcomb
Karu .... John Westbrook
Batu .... John Ruddock
Captain .... Martin Friend
Herald / Man .... William Eadle
Village Woman .... Katherine Parr

Announcer: John Dunn

Producer: Graham Gauld

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4's 4th Dimension in September 1972.

**** To nominate a programme from the archives that you would like to hear again, please email radio4extra@bbc.co.uk ****

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 6 Aug 2023 05:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

You are at the first episode

Next

2. Beware the Serpent

See all episodes from Shadow of the Pharaoh

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Aug 2023 10:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 5 Aug 2023 15:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 5 Aug 2023 21:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 6 Aug 2023 05:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra