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A prince embarks on a campaign of world-domination in this final fairy tale adaptation by Lucy Catherine. Stars Toby Jones.

Toby Jones stars as Hans Christian Andersen in five fairy tale adaptations by Lucy Catherine that shine a light into the dark regions of the author’s mind. Each of the dramas is introduced by bestselling author and fairy tale aficionado, Joanne Harris.

A power-hungry prince ignores the voices of reason as he embarks on a campaign of dominion over all things.

Cast:
Hans Christian Andersen.....Toby Jones
The Prince ….. Craig Parkinson
Captain of the Guard ….. Ian Conningham
Enemy Emissary ….. Ikky Elyas
Keeper of the Coin ….. Greg Jones
Advisors ….. Clive Hayward and Jessica Turner

Introduced by Joanne Harris

Directed by Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2019.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Aug 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 29 Nov 201922:45
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  • Fri 8 Aug 202508:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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  • Sat 9 Aug 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra