Janet Suzman introduces Levi's stories about the elements, dramatised by Graham White. 1820s - Paul Hilton plays a captain living on a remote island of strange chemical properties.
Janet Suzman introduces a major new dramatization of Levi's short stories about the elements, dramatised by Graham White from the translation by Raymond Rosenthal.
1820s - an English captain and his wife live on a remote Atlantic island, with strange chemical properties.
Produced and directed by Marc Beeby and Emma Harding.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Abrahams | Paul Hilton |
| Maggie | Amelia Lowdell |
| Hendrik | Nicholas Murchie |
| Willem | Leo Wan |
| Andrea | Chris Pavlo |
| Gaetano | George Watkins |
| Burton | Richard Pepple |
| Rebecca | Debra Baker |
| Woman | Katie Redford |
| Author | Primo Levi |
| Adaptor | Graham White |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
| Director | Emma Harding |
| Producer | Marc Beeby |
| Producer | Emma Harding |
Broadcast
- Sat 23 Jul 201610:30BBC Radio 4 FM
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