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Radio 4 Extra,03 Nov 1985,30 mins

Series Series 1

3. A Costume Piece

Raffles

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Reuben Rosenthall has made his millions in the diamond fields of South Africa. It seems only right and proper to Raffles that some of this wealth should be redistributed. But his attempts to seize the diamonds don't quite go according to plan, as a low-key stakeout spirals into a terrifying scramble for survival. Starring Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane. EW Hornung's early Raffles stories dramatised by David Buck. AJ Raffles …. Jeremy Clyde Bunny …. Michael Cochrane Reuben Rosenthall …. Geoffrey Matthews 'Slammer' Purvis …. John Hollis Jala …. Alton Kumalo Lady 1 …. Natasha Pyne Lady 2 …. Jane Leonard Odd Bodd …. Graham Blockey Signature tune composed by Jim Parker. Director: Gordon House A BBC Radio 4/World Service production, first broadcast in November 1985.

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