1. The Death Card
4 Extra Debut. Art expert and philanthropist Francis Cornish helplessly observes the fate of his dubious art collection. Stars William Hope.
Francis Cornish looks down from Limbo, nervously awaiting whatever fate has in store for his not entirely spotless soul.
His family and colleagues in Toronto begin to oversee the disposal of his vast, priceless, but perhaps slightly dubious art collection.
Robertson Davies's celebrated trilogy on the life and death of Francis Cornish, international art expert and mysterious millionaire philanthropist.
Starring William Hope.
Dramatised in three parts by Roger Danes.
Francis Cornish .... William Hope
Simon Darcourt .... Matt Zimmerman
Mamusia .... Elaine Claxton
Mary-Jim .... Buffy Davis
Maria Theotoky .... Barbara Barnes
Senator McRory .... Nigel Anthony
Urquhart McVarish .... David Holt
Arthur Cornish .... John Guerrasio
Zadok Hoyle .... Gavin Muir
All other parts played by members of the cast.
Music composed by David Dorward.
Director: Patrick Rayner
First broadcast on 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4 in January 2001.
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