2. Mission

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**** 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. **** To nominate a programme from the archives that you would like to hear again, please email radio4extra@bbc.co.uk ****