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2. Mission

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As the deadly radioactive cloud approaches Australia, a desperate submarine mission is launched. Stars Indira Varma.

**** This programme was suggested by Marilyn Grant and Margaret Hopkins as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

As the deadly radioactive cloud approaches Australia, a desperate submarine mission is launched.

Starring Claudia Harrison and Richard Dillane.

Conclusion of Nevil Shute 's compelling account of the aftermath of a nuclear world war.

Dramatised by Mike Walker.

Moira .... Indira Varma
Mary .... Claudia Harrison
Peter Holmes .... Richard Dillane
Dwight Towers .... William Hope
Tim Osborne.... James Gordon-Mitchell
The Admiral .... Jonathan Tafler
Ryan .... Inam Mirza
Swain .... Stephen Critchlow

Other parts are played by:

Chris Pavlo
Dan Starkey
Gunnar Cauthery
Robert Lonsdale

Director: Toby Swift

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2008.

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