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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 3

With the strike in its third month, the conflict becomes violent, and urgent action is needed. French masterpiece set in the 1860s. Stars Joe Absolom.

Germinal

Emile Zola's masterpiece brought vividly to life, dramatised by Diana Griffiths.

3/3. The strike continues and the militia is now keeping guard over the mines. Etienne has been forced into hiding and the news leaks out that the mining company is recruiting workers from Belguim. Urgent action is needed.

Narrator ...... David Bradley
Etienne ...... Joe Absolom
Catherine ...... Emily Chennery
Maheu ...... Charles Dale
La Maheude ...... Deborah McAndrew
Souvarine ....... Gary Lewis
Chaval/Captain ...... Leigh Symonds
Negrel ...... James Nickerson
La Mouquette ...... Vicky Binns
Sentry ..... Freddie Machin
Jeanlin ...... Aidan Parsons
Lydie ...... Daisy Jones

Director Pauline Harris.

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