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Meeting Jack

In 1908, the author Jack London and his wife sailed round the South Pacific in search of adventure. Stars William Hope.

American author Jack London wrote the adventure novel 'White Fang'.

In 1908, he sailed round the South Pacific with his wife Charmian in search of adventure.

They found it in abundance.

As did young Martin Priddy, whose life was forever changed by meeting Jack London.

Starring William Hope and Theresa Gallagher.

Written by Shaun McKenna.

Jack London .... William Hope
Charmian London .... Theresa Gallagher
Martin Priddy .... Jonathan Keeble
Captain Jansen .... Paul Herzberg
Caulfield .... David Collings
Captain Keller .... Paul Jenkins
Johnny .... John Hartley
Aunt Rose .... Zulema Dene
Billy .... Vincent Ebrahim
Roberts .... John Turner
Tesema .... Sandra James Young
Malaitan .... Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Director Andy Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1995

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