2. A Fight for Survival
The Martians continue their merciless invasion, transforming the landscape and decimating the population. Stars Blake Ritson.
As the Martians continue their merciless invasion, transforming the landscape and decimating the population, Robert begins to lose his reason.
Conclusion of HG Wells's 1898 novel dramatised by Melissa Murray.
Robert …. Blake Ritson
Curate …. Carl Prekopp
Man 2 …. David Sturzaker
Mrs. Hatton …. Georgie Glen
Man 1 …. John Dougall
Doctor …. David Sterne
Bridgenorth …. Nick Murchie
Billy …. Samuel James
Margaret …. Sanchia McCormack
Lydia …. Sarah Ridgeway
Director: Marc Beeby.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Robert | Blake Ritson |
| Curate | Carl Prekopp |
| Billy | Samuel James |
| Man 1 | John Dougall |
| Man 2 | David Sturzaker |
| Mrs Hatton | Georgie Glen |
| Bridgenorth | Nick Murchie |
| Lydia | Sarah Ridgeway |
| Margaret | Sanchia McCormack |
| Doctor | David Sterne |
| Author | HG Wells |
| Adaptor | Melissa Murray |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
Broadcasts
Sat 11 Mar 2017 14:30BBC Radio 4- Sat 4 Aug 2018 14:30BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Nov 2020 18:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 2 Nov 2020 00:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Saturday 16:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Next Sunday 00:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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