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Tue 4 Dec 2012 22:00 BBC Radio 4 Extra
Bleak Expectations, Series 5 Episode 2 of 6
By Mark Evans
Volume 5 Chapter 2: A re-excited life made distinctly dangerous.
The Victorian comedy adventure sees Pip and his friends travel to India in their quest to thwart the evil machinations of smooth but sinister genius Mr Gently Benevolent. Gasp as our heroes struggle with super-intelligent tigers, giant snakes, and secret gin!
Richard Johnson ..... Sir Philip
Tom Allen ..... Young Pip Bin
Anthony Head ..... Gently Benevolent
James Bachman ..... Harry Biscuit
Geoffrey Whitehead ..... Clampvulture
Sarah Hadland ..... Ripely
Susy Kane ..... Pippa
Mark Evans ..... Viceroy Roy Weiss
Produced by Gareth Edwards.
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