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Maximilian West is now a successful businessman in London. Could a chance encounter in Paris spark romance? Stars Robin Ellis.

Now settled London and pursuing a business career, could a chance encounter in Paris lead to romance for Maximilian West?

A beautiful piece of music stirs a mega-tycoon to remember the women who have influenced and shaped his life.

Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1990 novel follows the turbulent life of Maximilian West, from a German-Jewish childhood in 1938 Berlin, to becoming a successful businessman haunted by his past.

Starring Robin Ellis.

Dramatised by Bert Coules.

Maximilian West .... Robin Ellis
Young Maxim .... Jonathan Kitchens
Teenage Maxim .... Robert Harper
Alan Trenton .... Simon Williams
Teenage Alan .... Alex Lowe
Theodora .... Emma Fielding
Mark Lewis .... Christopher Scott
Anastasia .... Alexandra Bastedo

With:

John Hartley
William Hootkins
Shirley Dixon
Jonathan Adams
Sean Baker
David Kossoff

Pianist: Michael Haslam

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 2 in November 1996.

18 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Feb 2025 01:00

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  • Tue 11 Feb 2025 06:00
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  • Tue 11 Feb 2025 17:00
  • Wed 12 Feb 2025 01:00