91热爆

**** This programme was suggested by Sarah Flemming as part of Radio 4 Extra's All Request Weekend ****

An ambitious young scientist from Geneva, called Victor Frankenstein, goes to study at the University of Ingolstadt in Germany.

He becomes fascinated by chemistry and philosophy and decides to conduct a bold experiment.

But his "creation" is a desperate, lonely creature trying to find love amongst people who recoil in horror at the very sight of him...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's novel, first published in 1818.

Starring Hugh Dickson and Trevor Martin.

Dramatised by Malcolm Hazell.

Victor Frankenstein ....... Hugh Dickson
The Daemon ....... Trevor Martin
Clerval/Kirwin ....... Robin Browne
Elizabeth ....... Katy Kendall
Old man ....... Hedley Goodall
Walton/Judge ....... Nigel Graham
Helmsman/Advocate ....... John Smith
Justine ....... Jane Knowles
Krempe/Macalister ....... William Sleigh
Waldman/Felix ....... Terry Scully
Father ....... Douglas Blackwell
Captain ....... Esmond Rideout

Produced at 91热爆 Bristol by Brian Millerol.

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4's Afternoon Theatre in December 1972.

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