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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.
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