The murderous governor’s wife Fatima has taken control of the palace. The sultan Manel has been exiled to a madhouse in the desert.
The murderous governor’s wife Fatima has taken control of the palace. The sultan Manel has been exiled to a madhouse in the desert. And former spymaster Gregor discovers a terrible secret in the passageways beneath the city about the worlds he lives in.
Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Cast:
Gregor................ Rufus Wright
Grand Master................ Anton Lesser
Alkin............... Nathalie Armin
Fatima................ Kirsty Bushell
Manel................ Aiysha Hart
Cadali................ Matthew Marsh
Medmed............... Nadim Sawalha
Sarp................Joplin Sibtain
Heaven................Olivia Popica
Angel................Steffan Donnelly
Piero................Pano Masti
Frog................Misha Butler
Matilla................Albane Courtois
Dumpy............... Ali Khan
Bello................Albert Welling
Hafiz.............. Antony Bunsee
Landlady.............. Arita Sadiku
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Sound Recording by Laurence Farr
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
Written by Mike Walker
Directed by John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
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Broadcasts
- Mon 6 Jul 202014:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 23 Jul 202221:00BBC Radio 4
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