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5. Bloody Fool

Post-war Vienna: Harry Lime is very much alive, but can his friend Rollo Martins track him down? Concluded by Samuel West.

Harry Lime is very much alive, but no longer the heroic figure from Rollo Martins’ school days.

In a snow-covered, war-torn Vienna, Rollo decides to confront his old friend over the terrible crimes he’s said to have committed.

But, first he has to track him down....

Samuel West concludes the classic Graham Greene novella that inspired one of the most acclaimed films of all time, starring Orson Welles.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Music from the original soundtrack written and performed by Anton Karas.

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in June 2016

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Reader Sam West
Author Graham Greene
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Justine Willett

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