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J Meade Falkner - Moonfleet

When he goes in search of Blackbeard's diamond, young John Trenchard is drawn into a dangerous world. Stars Richard Pearce.

When he goes in search of Blackbeard's diamond, young John Trenchard is drawn into a dangerous world of the smugglers.

But the treasure brings a curse and soon John is fleeing for his life.

J Meade Faulkner's classic tale, first published in 1898

Starring Richard Pearce and Robert Glenister.

Dramatised by Nick Warburton.

Old John Trenchard the Narrator 鈥�. Robert Glenister
Young John Trenchard 鈥�. Richard Pearce
Ratsey 鈥�. Ron Cook
Elzevir Block 鈥�. James Laurenson
Aunt Jane 鈥�. Frances Jeater
Aldobrand 鈥�. Sean Baker
Glennie 鈥�. Ian Masters
Grace 鈥�. Tilly Gaunt
Turnkey 鈥�. Stephen Critchlow
Maskew 鈥�. Stephen Boxer

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 1998.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 12 Oct 2025 01:00
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