3. An Arrival
Jasper is convinced his nephew Edwin has been murdered by Neville Landless. But a stranger seems to disagree. Stars Ian Holm.
Edwin Drood has disappeared and Jasper is convinced that his nephew has been murdered by Neville Landless.
A mysterious stranger who arrives in Cloisterham, however, entertains other ideas.
Charles Dickens's unfinished book completed by Leon Garfield.
Starring Ian Holm and Mary Wimbush.
Dramatised by David Buck.
John Jasper …. Ian Holm
Rev. Chrisparkle …. Gareth Thomas
Princess Puffer …. Mary Wimbush
Deputy …. Susan Sheridan
Miss Twinkleton …. Margaret Courtenay
Rosa Bud …. Moir Leslie
Grewgious …. John Gabriel
Sapsea …. Timothy Alcock
Durdles …. Gordon Gostelow
Joe …. David Goudge
Neville Landless …. Simon Treves
Helena Landless …. Helena Breck
John Moffatt …. Datchery
Anna Cropper …. Mrs Tope
Tartar …. Michael Cochrane
Watchman …. Vincent Brimble
Mrs Billikin …. Margot Boyd
Maid …. Marcia King
Pianist: Nicholas Kok
Director: Gordon House
A BBC Radio 4/BBC World Service co-production first broadcast in June 1990.
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