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Radio 4 Extra,29 Jan 1966,60 mins

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Two Scottish travellers have ventured into a dystopian paradise to fight for free will and human dignity. Old Hector and young Art have discovered that the Green Isle of the Great Deep is far from benig a paradise. Art escapes, but Hector is taken to see the Questioner.... Conclusion of Neil M Gunn's novel. Starring Duncan Mclntyre, Gwyn Guthrie and Alex Mackenzie. Dramatised by John Keir Cross. Presenter .... Duncan McIntyre Questioner .... Tom Watson Old Hector .... Alex MacKenzie Mary .... Effie Morrison Robert .... Henry Stamper Tom .... Paul Young The Head .... Ian Gilmour Manmar .... Bryben Murdoch Vice-Head .... Martin Heller Merk .... Brycen Murdoch Young Art .... Gwyn Guthrie The Starter .... James Crampsey Voice .... James Crampsey Morag .... Mary Riggans Producer: Stewart Conn First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1966.

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