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1. The Fortune Teller

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A seemingly innocent engagement for the Prime Minister turns perilous and politically volatile. Stars Leslie Sands.

A seemingly innocent engagement for Prime Minister Jack Stoddart becomes perilous and politically volatile.

But the full facts and strange repercussions over the incident at Okefield Park may not be revealed for 30 years - when the Government archives are opened to public scrutiny...

Starring Leslie Sands.

Six-part thriller written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel first published in 1974.

PM Jack Stoddart .... Leslie Sands
Jess Stoddart .... Mary Wimbush
Victor .... Cyril Shaps
Hugh Lashwood .... Preston Lockwood
Chief Constable .... Peter Tuddenham
Daines .... Jonathan Scott
Simon .... Peter Acre
Sue Swinton .... Charlotte Long
George Sharp .... Anthony Daniels
Insp Wiley .... Scott Cherry
Hemmings .... Francis Middleditch
Julia Hammond .... Narissa Knights

Director: Graham Gauld

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984.

28 minutes

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