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2. The Beguiling White Queen

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The beguiling White Queen believes Leo to be the lover for whom she has waited 2,000 years. Stars Tim McInnerny.

Ayesha is the queen whose beauty enthrals and terrifies all who see her.

She believes Leo to be the lover for whom she has waited 2,000 years.

She takes him and his guardian Holly deep into the mountains to the Pillar of Life.

Starring Tim McInnerny.

Conclusion of H Rider Haggard's 19th century best-seller set in a mysterious African kingdom.

Dramatised by Hattie Naylor.

Ludwig Holly ...... Tim McInnerny
Leo ...... Oliver Chris
Ayesha ...... Mia Soteriou
Job ...... Howard Coggins
Billali ...... Ben Onwukwe
Ustane ...... Janice Acquah
Vincey ...... Tom Sherman
Agarah ...... Damian Lynch

Composed music by Elizabeth Purnell.

Producer: Sara Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006.

1 hour

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