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For those that remember the Cold War, the name Georgi Markov might be familiar. His assassination sent shockwaves around the globe in 1978 and his death was the first instance of Soviet pugilism on British soil. But even more famous than the name, was the infamous weapon of execution - the poison tip umbrella. In The Markov File, we go beyond the headlines to reveal the truly remarkable life of a writer, dramaturgist, journalist and broadcaster, who used his wit and guile to wage war against the communist state. It's a story about autocracy, rebellion and impunity from the rule of law. Cast: Simon McBurney - Georgi Markov Christopher Eccleston - President Zhivkov Lucy Phelps - Zlatka Dubova Ben Onwukwe - Peter Udell / Pesho / Colonel Kolev Steve Brody - Kiro / Pavel Matev Joshua James - Zahariev / Anastas Stoyanov Conrad Nelson - Mihail Antonov Kate Anstey - Lada Galina David Burnett - Dr Riley / Vanelin Kostev Howard Ward - Piccadilly / Nikolai Markov Writer - Marek Horn Assistant Producer - Lucy Vallance Director & Producer - Hunter Charlton Executive Producer - David Hunter Sound Design - John Scott With special thanks to Luke MacGregor, without whom this drama would not have been possible. An Ember production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4