Age of Reason
Tom Paine is again embroiled in revolution, this time in France. During the Terror his best efforts for the new Republic put him in prison, and American help is a long time coming.
The second and final part of Trevor Griffiths' two-part life of Thomas Paine, These are the Times.
In Part 2, Age of Reason, Paine is again embroiled in a revolutionary situation. This time it's in France, where the struggle and outcome are totally different from his American experience.
All his high hopes for change, and his work for a new Constitution and the rule of Law are swept away by the Terror. He is attacked as a dangerous influence in England, imprisoned in France and makes it back to America - but to an unexpected reception.
Music by John Tams
Director: Clive Brill
Producer: Ann Scott
A Greenpoint production in association with Richard Attenborough for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tom Paine | Jonathan Pryce |
| Carney | Romola Garai |
| Gouverneur Morris | Robert Glenister |
| Short | Will Keen |
| Lafayette | John McAndrew |
| Edmund Burke | Paul Jesson |
| Bancal | Hugh Ross |
| Clio Rickman | Jack Shepherd |
| Monroe | Nicholas Rowe |
| Sally Hemmings | Clare Perkins |
| Father | Christopher Obi |
| Director | Clive Brill |
Broadcasts
- Sat 2 Aug 200814:30BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sat 25 Aug 201214:30BBC Radio 4 FM
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