The Snowstorm by Alexander Pushkin

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Russia. Midwinter's Eve, 1811. Napoleon's army threatens war.... A young Russian soldier and the daughter of a wealthy landowner are having to furtively plan their wedding. Her parents refuse consent so the secret ceremony is to take place at midnight in a tiny chapel miles from anywhere. But a severe blizzard plays havoc with their arrangements.... Starring Janet Maw, David Savile, Michael Maloney and Mary Wimbus. Written by Alexandre Sergevitch Pushkin. Dramatised by Jane Beeson. Marya .... Janet Maw Burmin .... David Savile Vladimir .... Michael Maloney Praskovya .... Mary Wimbush Tanya .... Rosalind Adams Teryoshka .... John Bull Gavrila .... Anthony Newlands Priest .... Brian Haines Dravin .... Philip Voss Postmaster .... Peter Baldwin Schmidt .... Gordon Reid Uhlan/Ivan .... David Timson Old Peasant/2nd Peasant .... Danny Schiller Sonya/2nd Girl .... Josie Kidd Girl/2nd Woman .... Eve Karpf Director: Cherry Cookson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1980.