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Wounded British airman John Franklin is finally fit and keen to escape France. But does he go the fast way or the slow way? Stars Tom Goodman-Hill.

Dramatisation by Maddy Fredericks of HE Bates' classic tale of danger, suspense and romance in Second World War France.

John Franklin, a wounded British airman, is finally fit and planning his escape from France. He could go the fast way - or the slow way.

Franklin ...... Rory Kinnear
Francoise ...... Louise Brealey
Grandmother ...... Ellie Haddington
Father ...... Bruce Alexander
Boat Man ...... Kenneth Collard
O'Connor ...... Tom Goodman-Hill

With John Biggins, Kate Layden, Rhys Jennings and Piers Wehner.

Directed by Jonquil Panting.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 19 Jul 201303:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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