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The Leave Taking

15 Minute Drama A Life of Chekhov
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Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov. The Leave Taking.

Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life, from his tough childhood in the remote port of Taganrog to marriage in his final years.

Anton Chekhov ...... Andrew Scott
Masha Chekhov ...... Romola Garai
Yevgenia Chekhov ...... Niamh Cusack
Paul Chekhov ...... Dave Hill
Uncle Mitrofan ...... Alan Williams
Kolya Chekhov ...... Bo Poraj
Sasha Chekhov ...... Keith Dunphy

Directed by Lucy Bailey.

15 minutes

Last on

Mon 3 Nov 2008 19:45
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

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