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Dennis Potter's Traitor, with Denholm Elliott and Ian Ogilvy. In a dingy Moscow flat sits a traitor to his family, friends and colleagues. Then the international press descend.

First broadcast in 1981, this Hidden Treasure play by Dennis Potter stars Denholm Elliott as Harris and Ian Ogilvy as James. It has not been heard for over 40 years.

In a dingy flat in Moscow, he sits alone - a traitor to his family, his friends, his colleagues. Then the international press descend upon him and he gives his first interview - an interview which brings forth terrible, haunting memories.

Adapted for radio and directed by Derek Hoddinott
A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Drama production

With thanks to Keith Wickham, Dr Steve Arnold, Ruby Churchill, Louisa Britton, Alison Hindell, Matthew Dodd, Claire Coss, Carl Davies, Helen Toland, Richard Culver, Andrew Jupp, James Peak, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Archives and the Radio Circle.

Remastering by Essential Radio.

44 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Mar 2024 14:15

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  • Mon 25 Mar 2024 14:15