Treason by Saunders Lewis

A group of high-ranking officers believe Germany is losing the Second World War.

They plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler in order to negotiate peace with the Allies.

Set in Paris and Normandy, the conspirators in France might have reached agreement - even after the ringleaders in Berlin had been shot or arrested.

The first two acts take place in the afternoon and evening of Thursday, July 20th 1944, and the last act three days later.

Starring Richard Burton, Emlyn Williams and Sian Phillips.

Drama written by Saunders Lewis, a key figure in the national life of Wales

First published in 1958 and translated from the Welsh by Elwyn Jones.

This production was also recorded by the BBC in Welsh using the same distinguished Welsh cast.

Adapted by Emyr Humphreys.

Countess Else Von Dietlof, private secretary to the Military Governor of France .... Sian Phillips
General Heinrich Von Stuelpnagel, Military Governor of France .... Meredith Edwards
Colonel Caisar Von Hochacker, on the staff of the Governor .... Richard Burton
General Karl Albrecht, Chief of the Gestapo in France .... Emlyn Williams
Colonel Hans Otfried Linstow, on the staff of the Governor in Paris .... Hugh David
General Blumentritt, Chief of Staff of the German Forces in the West .... Gareth Jones
Field-Marshal Gunther Hans Von Kluge, Commander-in-Chief of the German Forces in the West .... Clifford Evans

Producer: Emyr Humphreys

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in March 1959.