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The Talented Mr Ripley

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Last broadcast on Sat, 28 Feb 2009, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only).

Synopsis

Series of plays based on the novels by Patricia Highsmith about the suave and amoral Tom Ripley.

Tom is barely one step ahead of his creditors when a stranger offers him a free trip to Europe and a fresh start. Tom wants money and success and he is willing to kill for it.

Tom Ripley ...... Ian Hart
Dickie Greenleaf ...... Stephen Hogan
Marge Sherwood ...... Barbara Barnes
Mr Greenleaf ...... Malcolm Tierney
Mrs Greenleaf ...... Janice Acquah
Roverini ...... Stephen Critchlow
Buffi ...... Matt Addis

Directed by Claire Grove.

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  1. Sat 28 Feb 2009
    14:30
    BBC Radio 4 (FM only)

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