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The 39 Steps: The Read with John Hannah

Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the thrilling themes of Buchan’s gripping adventure novel set against the backdrop of WWI. Bafta-nominated actor John Hannah reads.

Bafta-nominated actor John Hannah gives a thrilling reading performance of this classic text.

Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the themes of John Buchan’s gripping novel, set against the backdrop of WWI, that sees Richard Hannay, a bored adventurer, become embroiled in a plot to assassinate a political figure.

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56 minutes

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RoleContributor
NarratorJohn Hannah
Executive ProducerGrant Black
ProducerJulie Colman
DirectorRachel Lambert
AbridgerAnna Campbell
ComposerTic Ashfield
EditorDavid G Jones

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