Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

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
Fran莽oise .... 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 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in November 2009.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 4 Mar 2026 05:00
蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

1. Survival

Next

You are at the last episode

See all episodes from Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates

Broadcasts

  • Sun 22 Nov 2009 15:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 28 Nov 2009 21:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4
  • Thu 18 Jul 2013 10:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 18 Jul 2013 15:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 19 Jul 2013 03:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 3 Mar 2026 15:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 3 Mar 2026 21:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 4 Mar 2026 05:00
    蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra