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The Reverend Darcourt is drawing ever closer to uncovering the astonishing final secret of Cornish's past.

Meanwhile, tempers are fraying and hearts are breaking as rehearsals begin for the premiere of ETA Hoffman's long-lost opera, Arthur of Britain.

Conclusion of Robertson Davies's celebrated trilogy on the life and death of Francis Cornish, international art expert and mysterious millionaire philanthropist.

Starring William Hope.

Dramatised by Roger Danes.

Francis Cornish …William Hope
Rev Simon Darcourt …. Matt Zimmerman
Mamusia …. Elaine Claxton
Dr Dahl-Soot …. Buffy Davis
Maria …. Barbara Barnes
Singer …. Noel Mann
Hulda …. Rachel Atkins
Saraceni …. Nigel Anthony
Geraint …. David Holt
Arthur …. John Guerrasio
Zadok …. Gavin Muir
Ismay Glasson .... Rachel Atkins
Prince Max .... David Holt

All other parts played by members of the cast.

Music composed by David Dorward.

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 in January 2001.

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