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2. The Ebony Horse

Episode 2 of 7

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of a magical horse. 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 a magical horse.

Starring Derek Jacobi and Carolyn Backhouse.

Adapted from traditional sources by Colin Haydn Evans.

The King .... Derek Jacobi
Shahrazad .... Carolyn Backhouse
Kamar .... James Telfer
The Sage .... Roger Hume
Shams .... Teresa Gallagher
Kamar's Father .... John Baddeley

Music: Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan

Director: Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1993.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Jan 202401:30
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