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Hitler is mistaken for a comedy impersonator by TV executives and becomes the star of a satirical show. His rants against foreigners and current politics increase in popularity.

The next stop on Radio 4's literary journey across Europe is Timur Vermes' transgressive novel which topped the bestseller list in its native Germany.

Look Who's Back shocked and then thrilled over 1.5 million German readers with its bold approach to the most taboo of subjects - Adolf Hitler. David Threlfall stars as the infamous Nazi leader in this provocative satire.

Part 2

Having woken up in modern day Berlin Adolf Hitler decides he needs to re-take control of his beloved Fatherland. But when he is mistaken for a comedy impersonator by TV Executives, rather than running the country, he finds himself the star of a satirical show. As his rants against foreigners and current politics increase in popularity, so does his power over the German people.

Theme music composed by Clive Swift and arranged by Stuart Morley.

From the novel by Timur Vermes
Translated by Jamie Bulloch
Dramatised for radio by Marcy Kahan
Directed by Helen Perry
A 成人快手 Cymru/Wales Production

Timur Vermes is a journalist and a ghost-writer. Look Who's Back is his first novel.

David Threlfall is a prominent stage, film and TV actor and director. He is best known for his portrayal of Frank Gallagher in the long running TV show Shameless. He recently played Noah in 成人快手 drama The Ark, he has portrayed iconic comedian Tommy Cooper in Not Like That, Like This and real-life cop David Baker in ITV drama Code Of A Killer.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 10 Oct 2015 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Adolf Hitler David Threlfall
Fraulein Vera Kromeier Alex Tregear
The Kiosk Owner Ben Crowe
Frau Carmen Bellini Caroline Berry
Joachim Sensenbrink John Norton
Frank Sawatski Richard Mylan
Actor Sargon Yelda
Actor Debra Baker
Actor Leo Wan
Actor Gerard Watkins
Author Timur Vermes
Adaptor Marcy Kahan
Director Helen Perry

Broadcasts

  • Sun 4 Oct 2015 15:00
  • Sat 10 Oct 2015 21:00

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