{"product_id":"book-gayc","title":"The Prisoner of Zenda \u0026 Rupert of Hentzau","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBBC Radio adaptations of Anthony Hope's famous \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eswashbuckling \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eadventure novel and its sequel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Hope's swashbuckling historical novel \u003ci\u003eThe Prisoner of Zenda\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1894 and was an instant hit, spawning an 1898 sequel, \u003ci\u003eRupert of Hentzau\u003c\/i\u003e, and launching the Ruritanian romance genre. Included here are the radio dramatisations of both thrilling novels, starring \u003cb\u003eJulian Glover\u003c\/b\u003e as Rudolf Rassendyll and King Rudolf, \u003cb\u003eMartin Jarvis\u003c\/b\u003e as Rupert of Hentzau and \u003cb\u003eHannah Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e as Flavia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Prisoner of Zenda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - On holiday in the East European province of Ruritania, English gentleman Rudolf Rassendyll is caught up in a web of subterfuge. When his distant cousin, King Rudolf, is drugged on the eve of his coronation, Rassendyll is persuaded to impersonate him at the ceremony, thereby thwarting Rudolf's half-brother's attempts to seize the throne. But as the doppelganger is crowned, the real King is kidnapped and imprisoned. To save him, Rassendyll is forced to continue the deception: and finds himself falling in love with the King's intended bride, Princess Flavia...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRupert of Hentzau\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Three years on from his Ruritanian adventures, Rudolf Rassendyll is living in voluntary exile, separated from his beloved Flavia since her marriage to the King. His only consolation is the annual red rose she sends him, as a token of love and remembrance. But now, instead of a flower, she has sent a letter - and this incriminating missive has been intercepted by the dastardly Rupert of Hentzau. The repercussions will bring Rassendyll face-to-face with his old foe, as he is embroiled once more in danger and intrigue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst published 1894 (\u003ci\u003eThe Prisoner of Zenda\u003c\/i\u003e) and 1898 (\u003ci\u003eRupert of Hentzau\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Prisoner of Zenda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRudolf Rassendyll\/King Rudolf - Julian Glover\u003cbr\u003eColonel Sapt - Nigel Stock\u003cbr\u003ePrincess Flavia - Hannah Gordon\u003cbr\u003eCount Fritz von Tarlenheim - David Timson\u003cbr\u003eRupert of Hentzau - Martin Jarvis\u003cbr\u003eDuke Michael - Michael Spice\u003cbr\u003eAntoinette de Mauban - Anne Kidd\u003cbr\u003eLord Burlesdon - Clive Swift\u003cbr\u003eLady Rose Burlesdon\/ Innkeeper - Diana Bishop\u003cbr\u003eCountess Helga - Hilda Schroder\u003cbr\u003eRosa - Cherry Gilliam\u003cbr\u003eCaptain Detchard - Terry Scully\u003cbr\u003eJohann - Sam Dastor\u003cbr\u003eJosef - Haydn Jones\u003cbr\u003eTrain guard - William Sleigh\u003cbr\u003eBersonin - David Gooderson\u003cbr\u003eCustoms officer - Brian Haines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted by Eric Maschwitz and Kay Patrick\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Martin Jenkins\u003cbr\u003eOriginal music (1939) by Robert Chignell and Leslie Woodgate\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 May 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRupert of Hentzau\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRudolf Rassendyll\/King Rudolf - Julian Glover\u003cbr\u003eQueen Flavia - Hannah Gordon\u003cbr\u003eHerbert\/Bauer - Nigel Anthony\u003cbr\u003eHermann\/Anton von Strofzing - David Sinclair\u003cbr\u003eJames - Timothy Alcock\u003cbr\u003eStation-Master\/Butler - Wilfrid Carter\u003cbr\u003eCountess Helga - Hilda Schroder\u003cbr\u003eCount Fritz von Tarlenheim - David Timson\u003cbr\u003eMadame Helsing\/Mother Holf - Diana Bishop\u003cbr\u003eRischenheim - Kerry Francis\u003cbr\u003eRupert of Hentzau - Martin Jarvis\u003cbr\u003eChancellor Helsing\/Farmer - Peter Williams\u003cbr\u003eConstable\/Thug - Vernon Joyner\u003cbr\u003eColonel Sapt - Nigel Stock\u003cbr\u003eFraulein Helsing - Bonnie Hurren\u003cbr\u003eBernenstein - Sean Barrett\u003cbr\u003eSimon\/Thug - Fraser Kerr\u003cbr\u003eRosa - Cherry Gilliam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted by Cynthia Pughe and Kay Patrick\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Martin Jenkins\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 May 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49361938809136,"sku":"BDgayc","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/164237-gayc-Square.jpg?v=1734504631","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gayc","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}