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Ulysses and Penelope

Actress Linda Marlowe explores the enduring appeal of Greek mythology, namely the tale of Ulysses and Penelope, and the various productions at this year's Edinburgh Festival which have taken the story as their inspiration.

Presenter:: Linda Marlowe

Transmitted:: 26/08/2009

Genre:: Theatre

Related Links:: - The Return of Ulysses reviewed in the Guardian
- Il ritorno d'Ulisse de patria reviewed in the Times
- The World's Wife reviewed in the Scotsman

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