1. An Over-Hurried Departure

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A bet is made, the Bank of England is robbed and the gas is left on. Eccentric gentleman, Phileas Fogg's new valet Passepartout had been hoping for a quiet life... Starring Leslie Phillips. Jules Verne's classic story, first published in 1872. Dramatised in four parts by Terry James. Phileas Fogg …. Leslie Phillips Passepartout …. Yves Aubert Sergeant Fix …. Jim Broadbent Lord Albermarle …. Ronald Fraser Mr Flanagan …. Ronald Herdman Mr Stuart …. John Church The Doorman …. Mark Straker Consul …. Terence Edmond Forster …. Nicholas Murchie Beggarwoman …. Joanna Myers Original music by Wilfredo Acosta. Director: Janet Whitaker First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1991.