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I'd like to hear him squeal

Post-war Vienna: Rollo Martins is desperate to clear the name of his dead friend, Harry Lime. Read by Samuel West.

In a snow-bound postwar Vienna, writer Rollo Martins is still the on hunt for evidence to clear Harry Lime鈥檚 name.

But the web of lies and deceit surrounding his old friend鈥檚 death is growing ever more intricate.鈥nd who is the mysterious third man, said to be present at Harry's death?

Samuel West continues reading from the classic Graham Greene thriller that inspired the acclaimed 1949 film.

Author: Graham Greene
Reader: Samuel West
Abridger: Richard Hamilton
Producer: Justine Willett
Music from the original soundtrack written and performed by Anton Karas.

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in June 2016.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Sam West
Author Graham Greene
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Justine Willett

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  • Wed 29 Jun 2016 22:45
  • Wed 11 Dec 2019 14:00
  • Thu 12 Dec 2019 02:00

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