麻豆约拍

Seven stories of love, magic and mysteries.

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of a lover鈥檚 rescue.

Starring Derek Jacobi and Carolyn Backhouse.

Adapted from traditional sources by Colin Haydn Evans.

The King .... Derek Jacobi
Shahrazad .... Carolyn Backhouse
Jamilla .... Rachel Atkins
Hassan .... William Chubb
Faris .... Geoffrey Banks
Gaoler .... Michael Mears
Magistrate .... Philip Anthony
Carpenter .... John Baddeley
Shahrazad's Father .... Simon Carter

Music: Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan

Director: Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on 麻豆约拍 Radio 4 in July 1993.