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3. The Round Dozen

Episode 3 of 6

With 11 wives behind him, the celebrated bigamist, Mortimer Ells is looking to complete the dozen. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

With 11 wives behind him, the celebrated bigamist, Mortimer Ells is looking to complete the dozen.

A series of Somerset Maugham short stories dramatised by Neville Teller.

Dirk Bogarde is the narrator.

Mortimer Ellis ...... Michael Williams
Miss Porchester ...... Joanna David
Mr St Clair ...... Denys Hawthorne
Mrs St Clair ...... Zulema Dene

Other parts played by:

Jane Whittenshaw
Paul Jenkins
Stephen Critchlow
Caroline Strong

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1996.

30 minutes

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Wed 28 Jan 202606:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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