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The Master Thief

Richer for his travels, a stranger returns to his home and seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister. Stars James Kerry.

A stranger returns to the land of his origins, the richer for having spent a lifetime existing on his nimble wits.

Now, to crown his self-made achievements, he seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister princess....

Starring James Kerry.

Drawn from Grimm's Fairy Tales and written by Peter Redgrove.

The Master-Thief ...... James Kerry
Old man/Archbishop ...... Alan Dudley
Old woman ...... Jennifer Piercey
Innkeeper/Colonel ...... Eric Lander
Mere Cointreau ...... Chrlstine Pollon
Eclair/Chaplain ...... Andrew Branch
Saute ...... Jonathan Tafler
Fromage ...... Mark Buffery
Omelette/Lord Bast ...... Paul Gregory
Lady Bast ...... Sheila Grant
Sister ...... Maryon Ellor

Music arranged and realised by Stephen Rollings.

Directed at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 in August 1987.

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Mar 2025 00:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Aug 2019 18:00
  • Sun 25 Aug 2019 00:00
  • Sat 22 Mar 2025 16:00
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025 00:00