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4 Extra Debut. A celebrated architect flees to the Congo only to discover you can never leave the past behind. Stars Ben Miles.

Querry, a celebrated architect of churches believes himself burnt out: unable to feel anything for his profession, his faith or even the suicide of his mistress.

He journeys to a remote leper colony in Africa. There, he hopes to live in obscurity, unconcerned with the fate of others and to die, but it seems that he may have a
second chance to find both happiness and redemption.

The story reflects many of Greene's own personal struggles with his celebrity as a famous 'Catholic' author and his own doubts about his faith.

Written by Graham Greene
Dramatised by Nick Warburton.

Directed by Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2017.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 2 Feb 202103:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

QuerryBen Miles
Dr ColinDanny Sapani
RyckerJonathan Aris
MarieKathryn Drysdale
The SuperiorNeil McCaul
Father ThomasPhilip Bretherton
Father JosephClive Hayward
Father PaulAdam Fitzgerald
Deo GratiasTayla Kovacevic-Ebong
Madame GuelleSudha Bhuchar
CaptainDavid Reakes
ControllerDavid Reakes
Marie MorelIsabella Inchbald
ParkinsonStephen Critchlow
NarratorAdjoa Andoh
AuthorGraham Greene
AdaptorNick Warburton
DirectorSally Avens

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Nov 201715:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 25 Nov 201721:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 1 Feb 202110:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 1 Feb 202115:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Feb 202103:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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