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In disgrace, Chichikov is arrested but escapes to another part of Russia. He's determined to become an honest man. However, his past is about to catch up with him. Nikolai Gogol's comic tour de force about human folly and one of the jewels of Russian literature. Starring Michael Palin and Mark Heap. Dramatised by Dan Reballato from the translation by Robert A. Maguire. Narrator …. Michael Palin Chichikov …. Mark Heap Tenteknikov …. Toby Hadoke Koshkaryov …. Wyllie Lonqmore Selifan/Chief of Police …. Graeme Hawley Kostanzhoglov …. David Fleeshman Korabochka …. Judith Davis Ulinka …. Rina Mahonev Director: Polly Thomas First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in April 2006.
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