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George Bernard Shaw - The Man of Destiny

4 Extra Debut. 1796: a mysterious lady arrives in northern Italy and is drawn into a battle of wits with Napoleon. Stars David Suchet.

The year is 1796. A mysterious lady arrives at an inn in Northern Italy. Romance and intrigue follow as the beautiful stranger is drawn into a battle of wits with Napoleon Bonaparte, the Man of Destiny.

Starring David Suchet and Paola Dionisotti

Written by George Bernard Shaw

CAST:
Napoleon .... David Suchet
The Lady .... Paola Dionisotti
Lieutenant .... David Timson
Giuseppe .... John Bott

Directed by Pat Trueman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1980.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 3 May 202104:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 2 May 202116:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 2 May 202120:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 3 May 202104:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra