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Wounded British airman, John Franklin is fit and keen to escape France - the fast way or the slow way? Stars Rory Kinnear.

Wartime France. John Franklin, a wounded British airman, is finally fit and planning his escape from France.

He could go the fast way - or the slow way.

Starring Rory Kinnear and Louise Brealey.

Conclusion of HE Bates' classic tale of danger, suspense and romance in wartime France.

Dramatised by Maddy Fredericks.

Franklin .... Rory Kinnear
Fran莽oise .... Louise Brealey
Grandmother .... Ellie Haddington
Father .... Bruce Alexander
Boat Man .... Kenneth Collard
O'Connor .... Tom Goodman-Hill

With:

John Biggins
Kate Layden
Rhys Jennings
Piers Wehner

Director: Jonquil Panting.

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in November 2009.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 4 Mar 2026 05:00
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  • Sun 22 Nov 2009 15:00
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  • Sat 28 Nov 2009 21:00
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