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How will humanity respond when its unseen rulers - the Overlords - finally reveal themselves after 50 years? Stars Steven Pacey.

**** This programme was suggested by Hadrian Jeffs as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

The Overlords have been unseen, ruling the world from a distance for over 50 years.

Now they are about to reveal themselves...

Conclusion of Arthur C Clarke's classic sci-fi novel.

Dramatised by Tony Mulholland.

Katie .... Sarah-Jane Holm
Jeffrey .... James Richards
George .... Christian Rodska
Mia .... Suzanne Hitchmough
Rupert .... Cornelius Garrett
Sullivan .... Gerard McDermott
Vindarten .... Kim Durham
Thanthalteresco .... Graham Padden
Rashaverak .... Sunny Ormonde
Jan .... Steven Pacey
Karellen .... Peter Jeffrey

Music by Jeff Mearns.

Director: Brian Lighthill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1997.

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