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A prince embarks on a campaign of world-domination in this final fairy tale adaptation by Lucy Catherine. Stars Toby Jones.

Toby Jones stars as Hans Christian Andersen in five fairy tale adaptations by Lucy Catherine that shine a light into the dark regions of the author鈥檚 mind. Each of the dramas is introduced by bestselling author and fairy tale aficionado, Joanne Harris.

A power-hungry prince ignores the voices of reason as he embarks on a campaign of dominion over all things.

Cast:
Hans Christian Andersen.....Toby Jones
The Prince 鈥�.. Craig Parkinson
Captain of the Guard 鈥�.. Ian Conningham
Enemy Emissary 鈥�.. Ikky Elyas
Keeper of the Coin 鈥�.. Greg Jones
Advisors 鈥�.. Clive Hayward and Jessica Turner

Introduced by Joanne Harris

Directed by Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in November 2019.

14 minutes

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Fri 8 Aug 2025 08:45
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  • Fri 29 Nov 2019 22:45
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3
  • Fri 8 Aug 2025 08:45
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