Behind the scenes of The Count of Monte Cristo

Photos from the production

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  The Count of Monte Cristo and his sworn enemies

  From left to right: Toby Jones, Paul Rhys, Iain Glen and Zubin Varla

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  Director Sasha Yevtushenko discusses a scene with Paul Rhys

  Recording in Studio 60A Broadcasting House

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  The Count of Monte Cristo with Monsieur and Madame de Villefort

  Iain Glen with Paul Rhys and Kate Fleetwood

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  "What always intrigues me about this particular elixir is how easily it can be appropriated into something....more dangerous."

  The Count instructs Madame de Villefort in some chemistry. Episode Two, Scene Six.

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  "It is the Count's most solemn wish that I Haydee his trusted companion now describe the events of that extraordinary year..."

  Jane Lapotaire plays narrator Haydee

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  Writer Sebastian Baczkiewicz with Jane Lapotaire

  Discussing Haydee's narration in Studio 60A

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  Mercedes de Morcerf and The Count of Monte Cristo

  Josette Simon and Iain Glen record a scene together.

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  "Don't be late. Or I might be compelled to let slip a nasty rumour to the owner of that smart looking town house. Ciao."

  Caderousse threatens Andrea Cavalcanti.

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  "You seem distressed, Madame." "As you might be, Count, if you were to find yourself husbandless, daughterless and penniless..."

  The Count of Monte Cristo consoles Hermine Danglers. Episode Four, Scene Twenty Four.