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Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the thrilling themes of Buchan鈥檚 gripping adventure novel set against the backdrop of WWI. BAFTA-nominated actor John Hannah reads.
BAFTA-nominated actor John Hannah gives a thrilling reading performance of this classic text.
Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the themes of John Buchan鈥檚 gripping novel, set against the backdrop of WWI, that sees Richard Hannay, a bored adventurer, become embroiled in a plot to assassinate a political figure.
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Thu 26 Feb 2026
21:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | John Hannah |
| Executive Producer | Grant Black |
| Producer | Julie Colman |
| Director | Rachel Lambert |
| Abridger | Anna Campbell |
| Composer | Tic Ashfield |
| Editor | David G Jones |
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- Thu 26 Feb 2026 21:00
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