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Ambrosio is a charismatic monk, who draws enormous, rapturous crowds to his sermons.

But in 16th century Madrid where superstition reigns with such despotic sway, to seek for true devotion would be fruitless.

An anxious and reluctant novice nun comes to understand more of the real passions unveiled in this Gothic tale of disguise, abduction, murder and incest.

Starring Michael Pennington, Allan McClelland and Sorcha Cusack.

Allan McClelland's drama is based on Matthew Lewis’s novel ‘The Monk: A Romance’, first published in 1796

The Monk, Ambrosio ... Michael Pennington
The Demon …. Allan McClelland
Rosario/Matilda ... Sorcha Cusack
Agnes …. Jenny Funnell
Antonia …. Emily Morgan
Lorenzo …. Christopher Douglas
Christoval .... Brian Smith
Raymond …. Simon Hewitt
Prioress .... Anne Jameson
Elvira …. Tessa Worsley
Father Pablos .... Alan Thompson
Mother Camilla/Virginia .... Melinda Walker
Leonella …. Mary Wimbush
Flora …. Mia Soteriou

With:

Garard Green
Graham Blockey
Peter Acre
David Learner
Bernard Brown

Music composed and performed by David Chilton and Mia Soteriou.

Director: Michael Heffernan

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in December 1985.

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