4. A Symbol of Defiance
Marcus and Esca have stolen the Eagle. The Epidaii are hot on their trail. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.
The Epidaii have discovered that Marcus and Esca have stolen the Eagle.
The hunt is up and only two days' march from the frontier, Marcus and Esca have hidden in an old Roman Watch Tower, at which the men of the Epidaii have arrived.
Conclusion of Rosemary Sutcliff's great historical adventure novel.
Dramatised by Sean Damer.
Recorded on location in Scotland.
Marcus ...... Tom Smith
Esca ...... Tony Kearney
Lianthan ...... Callum MacKinnon
Drussilus ...... Paul Morrow
Aquila ...... Raymond Ross
Claudius ...... David McKail
Cottia ...... Donna Morrison
Sentry 1 ...... Mark Cox
Sentry 2 ...... Mark Coleman
Producer: Hamish Wilson
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in June 1996.
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