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3. The Stranger

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Henchard sets about rebuilding his life but the appearance of a stranger threatens to unravel everything. Starring John Lynch.

Henchard sets about rebuilding his life, but the appearance of a stranger in Casterbridge threatens to unravel everything...

Conclusion of Thomas Hardy's tragic story.

Starring John Lynch.

Dramatised by Helen Edmundson.

Michael Henchard .... John Lynch
Elizabeth-Jane ..... Ruth Wilson
Donald Farfrae .... Paul Higgins
Lucetta .... Emma Fielding
Furmity Woman .... Maggie Steed
Abel Whittle .... Burn Gorman
Jopp .... Conrad Nelson
Solomon Longways .... Russell Dixon
Mother Cuxsom .... Sue Ryding
Phoebe .... Lorna Lewis
Christopher Coney........David Fielder
Martha...........................Vashti Maclachlan

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2008.

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