On Her Majesty's Secret Service
4 Extra Debut. Toby Stephens, playing the role of 007, sparkles as impersonator, skier, charmer and pursuer of Ernst Blofeld. But is there tragedy ahead?
James Bond seems more interested in gambling at the Casino Royale than tracking down elusive SPECTRE chief Blofeld. Then he meets Tracy, emotionally disturbed daughter of mafia boss Draco.
Now he has a double motive: seek and destroy Blofeld, and prevent Tracy killing herself.
Impersonating a College of Arms official Bond infiltrates Blofeld's Swiss mountain-top lair. He learns that Blofeld and aide Irma Bunt are brainwashing young women. Why? Is biological warfare involved? Backed by 'M' and Draco, Bond mounts an air assault. But can he pin down monstrous Blofeld? And what will happen to Tracy?
Toby Stephens is on top form as 007. A stellar cast includes Joanna Lumley, Alfred Molina, Alex Jennings, Lisa Dillon, John Standing, Janie Dee, Lloyd Owen, Joanna Cassidy, Clare Dunne and Julian Sands, with Jarvis himself as the voice of Fleming.
Specially composed music: Mark Holden and Michael Lopez
Dramatised by Archie Scottney
Director: Martin Jarvis
Producer: Rosalind Ayres
A Jarvis & Ayres Production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| James Bond | Toby Stephens |
| Blofeld | Alfred Molina |
| Irma Bunt | Joanna Lumley |
| Draco | Alex Jennings |
| Tracy | Lisa Dillon |
| 'M' | John Standing |
| Moneypenny | Janie Dee |
| Franklin | Lloyd Owen |
| 'Q' | Julian Sands |
| Ruby | Joanna Cassidy |
| Violet | Clare Dunne |
| Sally | Lucy Phelps |
| Anne | Katherine Manners |
| Kirstie | Hannah Donaldson |
| Brit | John Hudson |
| Griffon Or | Nigel Anthony |
| Sable Basilisk | Kobna Holdbrook-Smith |
| Hotel Manager | Jon Glover |
| Consul | John Baddeley |
| Campbell | Darren Richardson |
| Fire Captain | Matthew Wolf |
| Patrolman | Matthew Wolf |
| Voice of Ian Fleming | Martin Jarvis |
| Author | Ian Fleming |
| Adaptor | Archie Scottney |
| Composer | Mark Holden |
| Composer | Michael Lopez |
| Director | Martin Jarvis |
| Producer | Rosalind Ayres |
Broadcasts
Sat 3 May 201414:30BBC Radio 4- Sat 16 May 201514:30BBC Radio 4
- Sat 30 Mar 201906:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 30 Mar 201916:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 31 Mar 201904:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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