Swan Song

As if from nowhere, a famous soprano has emerged to become the Tosca of our day.

Yet just like Tosca, she carries a terrible need in her heart for revenge.

This is one of Agatha Christie's most passionate tales, first published in 1934.

Starring Maria Friedman.

Operatic emotions accompany the Queen of Crime into the 21st century in Mike Walker's s thoroughly modern dramatisation.

Polina .... Maria Friedman
Beth .... Emily Woof
Breon .... Sylvester Morand
Dominik .... Ray Lonnen

Director Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.