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4. The Ninth Pedestal

Episode 4 of 7

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of a magical statue. Stars Derek Jacobi.

Seven stories of love, magic and mysteries.

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of a magical statue.

Starring Derek Jacobi and Carolyn Backhouse.

Adapted from traditional sources by Colin Haydn Evans.

The King .... Derek Jacobi
Shahrazad .... Carolyn Backhouse
Prince Zain .... James Telfer
Moubarak .... John Baddeley
Genie .... Steve Hodson
Maysun .... Teresa Gallagher

Music: Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan

Director: Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in July 1993.

30 minutes

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