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1. Revelation

Daphne Du MaurierJamaica Inn
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Mary heads to bleak Bodmin Moor, unaware of her Uncle's dark secrets awaiting her. Stars Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

Young Mary Yellan arrives at Jamaica Inn where she meets her uncle, Joss Merlyn.

As she begins to form her suspicions of his terrible trade - he reveals something far more evil than she could have ever imagined...

Daphne du Maurier's classic gothic suspense novel, first published in 1936.

Starring Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

Dramatised in four parts by Michael Bakewell.

Mary Yellan .... Susannah Corbett
Joss Merlyn .... John Woodvine
Aunt Patience .... Auriol Smith
Jem Merlyn .... Mark Straker
Harry, the Pedlar .... John Hartley
Mrs Yellan .... Joanna Wake
Doctor .... Eric Allan
Coach Driver .... John Church
Old man in coach .... Ronald Herdman
Woman in coach .... Ann Windsor
Lawyer Clerk .... Robert Portal
Idiot .... Alan Barker

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991

1 hour

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Wed 18 Sep 202405:00
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