{"product_id":"strangers-on-a-train-a-bbc-radio-fullcast-dramatisation-9781529138498","title":"Strangers on a Train: A BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStrangers on a Train is a psychological thriller by Patricia Highsmith that was adapted for BBC radio. The story follows Guy Haines and Charles Bruno, who meet on a train and share their secrets, including a murder swap. Guy forgets about the pact, but Charles does not. As Guy is faced with the choice of fulfilling his part of the bargain or being framed for a murder he didn't commit, the story explores obsession, blackmail, guilt, and fear. The adaptation stars Michael Sheen and Anton Lesser and was directed by Andy Jordan. The BBC radio adaptation was first broadcast on January 25, 1996. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: CD-Audio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Guy Haines meets Charles Bruno in the dining car of a Texas-bound train, they share their secrets in the way that only strangers can. Charles confides his hatred for his controlling father, Guy confesses that he is divorcing his unfaithful wife. As the drink flows and the conversation turns darker, Charles proposes the perfect solution to both their problems - a murder swap - and Guy laughingly agrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack home, he quickly forgets their drunken pact: but Charles does not. Soon Guy is facing a nightmarish choice - fulfil his part of the bargain, or be framed for a murder he didn't commit...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDramatised for radio by award-winning playwright Craig Warner, this disturbing tale of obsession, blackmail, guilt and fear stars Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Staged) as Guy Haines and Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Endeavour) as Charles Bruno. Credits Written by Craig Warner, based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith Original music by Craig Warner Directed by Andy Jordan Cast Charles Bruno........................ Anton Lesser Guy Haines........................ Michael Sheen Anne........................ Saskia Reeves Gerard........................ Bill Nighy Elsie Bruno........................ Jane Whittenshaw Alex........................ Denys Hawthorne Myers........................ Roger May Treacher........................ Stephen Critchlow Cop........................ John Hartley Frear........................ Andrew Branch First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 25 January 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrangers on a Train © 1993 by Diogenes Verlag AG Zurich, all rights reserved. © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 82g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 125 x 164 x 12 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529138498\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unabridged ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patricia Highsmith","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":44102067585274,"sku":"9781529138498","price":7.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1648209441762_book.jpg?v=1648324625","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/strangers-on-a-train-a-bbc-radio-fullcast-dramatisation-9781529138498","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}