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The Outsider, by Albert Camus
By Albert Camus dramatised by John Retallack
from the translation by Sandra Smith
In Camus's classic existential novel Meursault refuses to pretend and is prepared to face alone the indifference of the universe. To coincide with the centenary of Camus's birth.
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Sun 28 Sep 201422:00
BBC Radio 3
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Dramatist, John Retallack, introduces The Outsider
Duration: 01:12
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Meursault | Alex Lanipekun |
| Magistrate | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Celeste | Arthur Hughes |
| Chaplain | John Norton |
| Prosecutor | Sean Murray |
| Marie | Priyanga Burford |
| Salamano | Sean Baker |
| Raymond | Stephen Hogan |
| Fifi | Sirine Saba |
| Defence | David Seddon |
| Nurse | Carys Eleri |
| Director | David Hunter |
| Writer | Albert Camus |
| Adaptor | John Retallack |
Broadcasts
- Sun 3 Nov 201322:00BBC Radio 3
- Sun 28 Sep 201422:00BBC Radio 3
