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5. Hamza's Dance

Episode 5 of 7

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of Ahmed鈥檚 quest. Stars Derek Jacobi.

Seven stories of love, magic and mysteries.

To save herself from the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the king with a tale of Ahmed鈥檚 quest.

Starring Derek Jacobi as the King and Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad.

The King .... Derek Jacobi
Shahrazad .... Carolyn Backhouse
Ahmed .... James Telfer
PeriBanou .... Rachel Atkins
Sultan .... Philip Anthony
Sorceress .... Mary Wimbush
Hussein .... Steve Hodson

Adapted from traditional sources by Colin Haydn Evans.

Music: Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan

Director: Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 1993.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Jan 2024 02:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 26 Jan 2024 06:30
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    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 27 Jan 2024 02:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra