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2. Disaster on the SS Patna

Episode 2 of 6

Aboard the sinking SS Patna, Jim stands immobile. It seems there is nothing he can do. Stars Simon Treves.

Aboard the sinking SS Patna, Jim stands immobile, gazing at the rust-eaten sides of the ship that are only just holding back the ocean.

He looks at the sleeping bodies.

800 people, but only seven boats. It seems there is nothing he can do.

Joseph Conrad's gripping maritime adventure.

Starring Simon Treves and David March.

Dramatised by Keith Darvill.

Jim .... Simon Treves
Marlow ... David March
"Patna" Skipper .... Bernard Brown
Onslow .... John Hollis
Brierly .... Clifford Norgate
Chief Engineer .... Brian Smith
Donkey Man .... Christopher Douglas

Director: Graham Gauld

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in July 1985.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Jul 2024 01:00

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  • Tue 30 Jul 2024 06:00
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  • Wed 31 Jul 2024 01:00