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Philosopher Heraclitus' chance to escape Athens could expose Xanthippe to scorn and ridicule. Stars Stephen Moore. From 2002.

Athens is under siege.

Sparta is at the gates. Philosopher Heraclitus' has a chance to escape but it could expose Xanthippe to scorn and ridicule....

Ancient Greek comedy by Lynne Truss.

Heraclitus …….. Stephen Moore
Aristophanes …….. Alan Cox
Socrates …….. Robert Hardy
Xanthippe …….. Imelda Staunton
Plato …….. Tom George

Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Brian King.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2002.

30 minutes

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Thu 10 Jul 202504:30
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