The Dog by Ivan Turgenev
4 Extra Debut. In 1860s Russia, a former Hussar is left baffled by a ghostly canine presence. Stars Timothy West.
"Do you seriously maintain that something supernatural has happened to you? Something inconsistent with the laws of nature...?"
Set in 1860s Russia, the conversation after one dinner turns to the supernatural.
A former Hussar shares a strange tale of a canine haunting and its ghostly consequences...
Ivan Turgenev鈥檚 classic short story is adapted by Peter Fozzard
Starring Timothy West.
From the translation by Constance Garnett.
The Hussar .... Timothy West
Guest .... Marcus Campbell
Civil servant .... Nigel Graham
Filka .... Peter Craze
Neighbour .... Malcolm Reid
The Lady/The Housekeeper .... Carole Boyd
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Producer: Peter Novis
Director: Ian Cotterell
First broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in December 1976.
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- Sun 30 Mar 2025 16:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 31 Mar 2025 00:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra