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The day of the big fight draws near, but will Rodney Stone's friend Jim Harrison be able to take part? Stars Sean Arnold.

The day of the big fight draws near, but will Rodney Stone's friend Jim Harrison be able to take part?

Stars Sean Arnold.

Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and first published in 1896

Rodney Stone and his friend Jim, two young lads from the country, have been drawn into the racy. colourful but dangerous world of boxing and gambling.

Dramatised by Constance Cox.

Rodney Stone ... Sean Arnold
Champ Harrison ... Henry Stamper
Mrs Harrison .... Charlotte Mitchell
Sir Charles Tregellis ... John Rye
Sir Lothian Hume .....Nigel Graham
Sir John Lade .... Adrian Egan
Jem Belcher .... David Sinclair
Gentleman Jackson .... Steve Hodson
John Cummings/Bill Warr .... Peter Wickham
Mendoza .... Timothy Bateson
Berkeley Craven ... David Peart
Landlord..... James Kerry
Ostler ... Alex Jennings
Gentleman/Lorimer .... Peter Tuddenham

Director: David Johnston

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1983.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 15 Nov 202405:00

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