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Swan Song
4 Extra Debut. A top soprano agrees to make a film of Tosca, but like Tosca - she harbours a terrible need for revenge. Stars Maria Friedman.
As if from nowhere, a famous soprano has emerged to become the Tosca of our day.
Yet just like Tosca, she carries a terrible need in her heart for revenge.
This is one of Agatha Christie's most passionate tales, first published in 1934.
Starring Maria Friedman.
Operatic emotions accompany the Queen of Crime into the 21st century in Mike Walker's s thoroughly modern dramatisation.
Polina .... Maria Friedman
Beth .... Emily Woof
Breon .... Sylvester Morand
Dominik .... Ray Lonnen
Director Ned Chaillet
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2002.
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