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I'm Still the Same Paul

By Annie Caulfield. Lenny Henry stars as singer and political activist Paul Robeson in a play about the mysterious events surrounding Robeson's suicide bid in Moscow in 1961.

Lenny Henry stars as singer and political activist Paul Robeson. As an outspoken apologist for Stalin and agitator for civil rights Paul Robeson had many enemies, including the CIA. His passport was taken away, his career curtailed and his health threatened. An FBI agent re-examines his story.

Paul Robeson ..... Lenny Henry
Essie Robeson ..... Adjoa Andoh
Michael Vincent ..... Corey Johnson
Helen Rosen ..... Joanna Monro
Marian ..... Alibe Parsons
Phillips ..... David Seddon
Secretary of State ..... Rufus Wright
Frank ..... Alex Lanipekun

Director Claire Grove.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 1 May 2011 20:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 Feb 2010 20:00
  • Sun 1 May 2011 20:00