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The Lost Stradivarius by John Meade Falkner

4 Extra Debut. An Oxford student’s life changes for ever with the discovery of a music manuscript and priceless violin. Stars Paul Rhys.

The discovery of an Italian composition and a priceless violin, coupled with the appearance of a ghost.

So begins a startling chain of events in the life of student John Maltravers.

Starring Paul Rhys.

John Meade Falkner's celebrated novel, first published in 1895.

Dramatised by Jeremy Front

John Maltravers …. Paul Rhys
Sophia ... Patience Tomlinson
Constance ... Colleen Prendergast
Mrs Temple ... Joanna David
William Gaskell ... Nicholas Boulton
Edward ... Alex Lowe

With:

Shirley Dixon
Joanna Monro
Chris Pavlo
Sean Baker
Christopher Scott

Original music by Ilona Sekacz.

Musicians: Wilf Gibson and Tony Stenson

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1996.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 Oct 202504:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Oct 202514:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 28 Oct 202520:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Oct 202504:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra