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2. The Questioner

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Old Hector and Young Art have discovered that the Green Isle of the Great Deep is far from a paradise. Stars Duncan McIntyre.

Two Scottish travellers, Old Hector and Young Art, venture into a dystopian paradise to fight for free will and human dignity.

Old Hector and young Art have discovered that the Green Isle of the Great Deep is far from a paradise. Art escapes, but Hector is taken to see the Questioner....

Neil M Gunn's novel, first published in 1944.

Starring Duncan Mclntyre, Gwyn Guthrie and Alex Mackenzie.

Conclusion adapted by John Keir Cross.

Presenter .... Duncan McIntyre
Questioner .... Tom Watson
Old Hector .... Alex MacKenzie
Mary .... Effie Morrison
Robert .... Henry Stamper
Tom .... Paul Young
The Head .... Ian Gilmour
Manmar .... Bryben Murdoch
Vice-Head .... Martin Heller
Merk .... Brycen Murdoch
Young Art .... Gwyn Guthrie
The Starter .... James Crampsey
Voice .... James Crampsey
Morag .... Mary Riggans

Producer: Stewart Conn

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1966.

1 hour

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Sun 6 Sep 202616:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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