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10. The Conquest of Power

Episode 10 of 10

The Bolsheviks have defeated the counter-revolution, and private ownership of land has been abolished. Stars Richard Laing.

The Bolsheviks have defeated the counter-revolution and are getting on with the business of government despite the threat of civil war.

The abolition of all private ownership of land has won over the peasants and, for a moment, the Revolution seems to have accomplished its goals.

The conclusion of John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917.

Stars Richard Laing and Kelly Burke.

John Reed ...... Richard Laing
Louise Bryant ...... Kelly Burke
Trotsky ...... Matthew Gravelle
Lenin ...... Nicholas Murchie
Zinoviev ...... Sion Pritchard
Sverdlov ...... Simon Ludders
Nathanson ...... Philip Fox

With Eiry Thomas, Charlie Clements and Tom Forrister.

The Internationale is sung by Eiry Thomas.

Director: Alison Hindell

A BBC Cymru/Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2017.

15 minutes

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Sat 16 Oct 202102:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

John ReedRichard Laing
Louise BryantKelly Burke
TrotskyMatthew Gravelle
LeninNicholas Murchie
ZinovievSion Pritchard
SverdlovSimon Ludders
NathansonPhilip Fox
ActorEiry Thomas
ActorCharlie Clements
ActorTom Forrister
DirectorAlison Hindell
AuthorJohn Reed
AdaptorRobin Brooks

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Oct 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 20 Oct 201719:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 15 Oct 202114:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 Oct 202102:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Ten days that shook the world

Ten days that shook the world

A Russia-themed season to mark the October Revolution centenary.