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Paul Theroux - The White Man's Burden
A young Rudyard Kipling's final months residing in the US, where a family row leads to a public scandal. Stars Nicholas Boulton.
A radio adaptation of Paul Theroux's stage play about the young Rudyard Kipling's humiliating final months as an American resident. The great English writer plans to settle in Vermont with his American wife, but a clash with his brother-in-law results in death threats, a court case and public scandal. Will Kipling manage to keep his head when all about are losing theirs?
Written by Paul Theroux
Adapted and directed by Emma Harding.
Last on
Mon 6 Apr 202004:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Rudyard Kipling | Nicholas Boulton |
| Carrie Kipling | Teresa Gallagher |
| Beatty Balestier | Nathan Osgood |
| Mary Hackett | Sasha Pick |
| Howard/ Hitt | David Rintoul |
| Conland/ Judge Newton | Peter Marinker |
| Fitts | John Guerrasio |
| Writer | Paul Theroux |
| Director | Emma Harding |
Broadcasts
Fri 10 Aug 201221:00BBC Radio 4- Sun 5 Nov 201716:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 6 Nov 201704:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 5 Apr 202016:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 6 Apr 202004:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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