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2. A Battle Against Evil

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As young wizard Ged battles evil, the Dragon of Pendor has risen again. Magical fantasy starring Judi Dench and Michael Maloney.

Young wizard Ged goes to Pendor to battle against the dragon challengers. The mighty Dragon of Pendor has risen again.

Ursula K. Le Guin's acclaimed fantasy novel, dramatised for radio by Bert Coules.

With Dame Judi Dench as the narrator.

Narrator …. Judi Dench
Ged/Shadow …. Michael Maloney
Dragon of Pendor …. Richard Johnson
Lady Serret …. Emma Fielding
Ogion …. Ioan Meredith
Vetch …. Robert Harper
Jasper …. Chris Pavlo
Archmage Nemmerle …. Sean Baker
The Witch …. Ann Beach
Yarrow …. Abigail Docherty
Pechvarry …. Keith Drinkel
Lord Benderesk …. Jonathan Adams
Archmage Gensher …. Christopher Scott
Master Herbal …. Kim Wall
Yorgan …. Colleen Prendergast
Young Ged …. Mark Burrows
Ioeth …. Tom Felton

Music composed by David Chilton and Nick Russell-Pavier

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996.

1 hour

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