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Swan Song, by Anton Chekhov

Sunday 6 April 2008 20:00-20:20 (Radio 3)

By Anton Chekhov and translated by Michael Frayn.

As a tribute to the late Paul Scofield, another opportunity to hear his noted performance in this 2006 production.

Following his final performance in a dingy provincial theatre, an elderly Russian actor confronts his ghosts. Did he ever really have 'talent'?

Duration:

20 minutes

Playlist:

The actor ...... Paul Scofield
The prompter ...... Alec McCowen

Directed by Martin Jenkins.




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