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Wounded British airman, John Franklin is fit and keen to escape France - the fast way or the slow way? Stars Rory Kinnear.

Wartime France. John Franklin, a wounded British airman, is finally fit and planning his escape from France.

He could go the fast way - or the slow way.

Starring Rory Kinnear and Louise Brealey.

Conclusion of HE Bates' classic tale of danger, suspense and romance in wartime France.

Dramatised by Maddy Fredericks.

Franklin .... Rory Kinnear
Françoise .... Louise Brealey
Grandmother .... Ellie Haddington
Father .... Bruce Alexander
Boat Man .... Kenneth Collard
O'Connor .... Tom Goodman-Hill

With:

John Biggins
Kate Layden
Rhys Jennings
Piers Wehner

Director: Jonquil Panting.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2009.

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  • Sun 22 Nov 200915:00
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