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The fearless commander and crew are plummeting towards Mars with no thick atmosphere to slow them down. Read by Peter Capaldi.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'.

Now, in five, thrilling, action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off with our fearless commander, previously employed to head-up the first manned mission to Mars, plummeting towards the planet with no thick atmosphere to slow him down.

Starring Peter Capaldi.

Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

15 minutes

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Tue 7 Mar 201700:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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ProducerKaren Rose

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  • Mon 28 Jul 200815:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 6 Mar 201119:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 9 Sep 201411:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 9 Sep 201421:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 10 Sep 201404:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 6 Mar 201718:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 7 Mar 201700:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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