2. The Hunter
As Marcus heads north with Esca, clues appear to the missing Eagle's whereabouts. But can they trust Guern? Stars Tom Smith.
Marcus, disguised as a travelling oculist, travels north with Esca.
They encounter a survivor of the destruction of the Ninth Legion who tells Marcus where the Eagle may be...
Rosemary Sutcliff's great historical adventure novel, dramatised by Sean Damer.
Recorded on location in Scotland.
Marcus ...... Tom Smith
Drussilus ...... Paul Morrow
Guern ...... Frederick Jaeger
Dergdian ...... Dommnall Ruadh
Lianthan ...... Callum MacKinnon
Esca ...... Tony Kearney
Fionhula ...... Ceit Kearney
Tradui ...... Finlay Welsh
Music composed by David Dorward.
Played by John Kenny and Jim Sutherland.
Producer: Hamish Wilson
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in June 1996.
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