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The Black Tower

Having fled England to Venice, Strange attempts to drive himself insane as a way of gaining access to the fairy magic that he believes can help him resurrect his wife. In so doing, he unleashes a curse that threatens to destroy him utterly.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Jonathan Strange Bertie Carvel
Mr Norrell Eddie Marsan
The Gentleman Marc Warren
Arabella Charlotte Riley
Lady Pole Alice Englert
Sir Walter Pole Samuel West
Childermass Enzo Cilenti
Vinculus Paul Kaye
Segundus Edward Hogg
Stephen Black Ariyon Bakare
Drawlight Vincent Franklin
Lascelles John Heffernan
Honeyfoot Brian Pettifer
John Murray John Sessions
Lord Liverpool Richard Durden
Dr Greysteel Clive Mantle
Flora Greysteel Lucinda Dryzek
Mr Bickerton William Chubb
Lucas Robbie O'Neill
Davey Freddie Hogan
Shackelton Neil Edmond
Mrs Delgado Flip Webster
Mr Gatcombe John Phythian
Writer Peter Harness
Director Toby Haynes
Producer Nick Hirschkorn
Production Company JSMN (CD) Limited

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