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5. Hamza's Dance

Episode 5 of 7

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of Ahmed’s quest. Stars Derek Jacobi.

Seven stories of love, magic and mysteries.

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of Ahmed’s quest.

Starring Derek Jacobi as the King and Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad.

The King .... Derek Jacobi
Shahrazad .... Carolyn Backhouse
Ahmed .... James Telfer
PeriBanou .... Rachel Atkins
Sultan .... Philip Anthony
Sorceress .... Mary Wimbush
Hussein .... Steve Hodson

Adapted from traditional sources by Colin Haydn Evans.

Music: Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan

Director: Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1993.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Jan 202402:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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