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Andy Rashleigh - Be Prepared

Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the scout movement, looks back over a life of hope and regrets. Starring Ian McKellen as Baden-Powell.

Ian McKellen stars as one of the key figures of the early 20th century, Robert Baden-Powell. The founder of the Scout movement looks back on a life embodying the spirit of Imperial adventure. From the balcony of his home, he regrets, he gives thanks, he wonders if he has at last found something like harmony and peace...

Written by Andy Rashleigh.

Baden Powell ...... Ian McKellen
Olave ...... Zoe Waites
Boy McLaren ...... Nicholas Boulton
Manning ...... Jon Glover
Wolseley ...... John Rowe
Proudfoot ...... Philip Fox
Peter ...... George Hammond
Nurse ...... Alice Hart

Director: Cherry Cookson.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in July 2004.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 7 Jan 202021:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Fri 5 Jan 200714:15
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 21 Aug 201411:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 Aug 201404:15
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  • Wed 1 Jun 201611:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 1 Jun 201621:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 7 Jan 202011:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 7 Jan 202021:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra