The Lost Stradivarius by John Meade Falkner
4 Extra Debut. An Oxford student’s life changes for ever with the discovery of a music manuscript and priceless violin. Stars Paul Rhys.
The discovery of an Italian composition and a priceless violin, coupled with the appearance of a ghost.
So begins a startling chain of events in the life of student John Maltravers.
Starring Paul Rhys.
John Meade Falkner's celebrated novel, first published in 1895.
Dramatised by Jeremy Front
John Maltravers …. Paul Rhys
Sophia ... Patience Tomlinson
Constance ... Colleen Prendergast
Mrs Temple ... Joanna David
William Gaskell ... Nicholas Boulton
Edward ... Alex Lowe
With:
Shirley Dixon
Joanna Monro
Chris Pavlo
Sean Baker
Christopher Scott
Original music by Ilona Sekacz.
Musicians: Wilf Gibson and Tony Stenson
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 1996.
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