10. The Conquest of Power
The Bolsheviks have defeated the counter-revolution, and private ownership of land has been abolished. Stars Richard Laing.
The Bolsheviks have defeated the counter-revolution and are getting on with the business of government despite the threat of civil war.
The abolition of all private ownership of land has won over the peasants and, for a moment, the Revolution seems to have accomplished its goals.
The conclusion of John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917.
Stars Richard Laing and Kelly Burke.
John Reed ...... Richard Laing
Louise Bryant ...... Kelly Burke
Trotsky ...... Matthew Gravelle
Lenin ...... Nicholas Murchie
Zinoviev ...... Sion Pritchard
Sverdlov ...... Simon Ludders
Nathanson ...... Philip Fox
With Eiry Thomas, Charlie Clements and Tom Forrister.
The Internationale is sung by Eiry Thomas.
Director: Alison Hindell
A 麻豆社 Cymru/Wales production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| John Reed | Richard Laing |
| Louise Bryant | Kelly Burke |
| Trotsky | Matthew Gravelle |
| Lenin | Nicholas Murchie |
| Zinoviev | Sion Pritchard |
| Sverdlov | Simon Ludders |
| Nathanson | Philip Fox |
| Actor | Eiry Thomas |
| Actor | Charlie Clements |
| Actor | Tom Forrister |
| Director | Alison Hindell |
| Author | John Reed |
| Adaptor | Robin Brooks |
Broadcasts
Fri 20 Oct 2017 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Fri 20 Oct 2017 19:45麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 15 Oct 2021 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 16 Oct 2021 02:15麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Ten days that shook the world
A Russia-themed season to mark the October Revolution centenary.