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2. The Perilous Journey

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Micah and Reuben set off to join Saxon - but they’re not the only ones on his trail. Stars Martyn Read and Patrick Troughton.

Following a dramatic encounter with Colonel Decimus Saxon, Micah and Reuben are drawn into the Civil War between the Protestant usurper the Duke of Monmouth and the Catholic King James II.

They must set off on the dangerous journey to join the Duke and his forces at Taunton.

Starring Martyn Read, Patrick Troughton and Simon Ward.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's historical novel - set to the backdrop of the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion.

Dramatised by Constance Cox.

Micah Clarke …. Martyn Read
Decimus Saxon …. Patrick Troughton
Reuben Lockarby …. James Bryce
Duke of Monmouth …. Simon Ward
Sir Gervas Jerome .... Mark Straker
Sir Jacob Clancing .... Lockwood West
Dame Hobson .... Mia Soteriou
Mayor Timewell .... William Eedle
Ruth Timewell .... Jenny Funnell
John Derrick .... William Hope
Dr Ferguson .... Harry Stamper
Lord Grey .... David Sinclair
Captain Buyse .... Geoffrey Collins
Master Wade .... Steve Hodson
Master Tetheridge .... Stephen Thorne

Director: David Johnston

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985.

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Wed 27 Sep 202300:00
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