The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll
Tony Robinson narrates the classic masterpiece following a strange assortment of characters on their quest for an elusive beast.
Tony Robinson narrates this fresh adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic masterpiece following a strange assortment of characters on their quest for an elusive beast.
Led by a bell-ringing Captain, this motley crew must brave terrifying danger in their chaotic pursuit of a creature known as Snark. Accompanied by specially composed music and songs, this surreal tale questions whether anything is really what it seems.
Music and songs composed by Katie Chatburn
Music performed by Katie Chatburn, Dorry Macaulay, Kathryn Williams, Stephen Cordiner and Jasper Wilkinson
Director: Charlotte Riches.
First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in December 2015.
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"We're hunting the Snark"
Duration: 01:29
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Tony Robinson |
| Bellman | Eric Potts |
| Baker | Paul Barnhill |
| Butcher | Everal A Walsh |
| Barrister | Jonathan Keeble |
| Snark | Jonathan Keeble |
| Beaver | Stephen Hoyle |
| Director | Charlotte Riches |
| Author | Lewis Carroll |
Broadcasts
Christmas Day 2015 14:15蘑菇短视频 Radio 4- Mon 2 Apr 2018 14:15蘑菇短视频 Radio 4
- Thu 2 Jan 2020 11:15蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 2 Jan 2020 21:15蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
- Next Friday 15:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
- Next Friday 21:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
- Next Saturday 05:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
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