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3. The Chariot Race

Episode 3 of 4

The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other. Stars Jamie Glover and Samuel West.

The biggest day of Ben Hur 's life dawns -the chariot race with Messala.

Each has staked his fortune on the outcome. Each has everything to lose.

Starring Jamie Glover.

Lew Wallace's epic tale, first published in 1880.

Dramatised by Catherine Czerkawska.

Ben Hur ...... Jamie Glover
Messala ...... Samuel West
Simonides ...... Bernard Hepton
Ilderim ...... Freddie Jones
Drusus ...... Ian Masters
Amrah ...... Phyllis Calvert
Mother ...... Margaret John
Esther ...... Deborah Berlin
Tirzah ...... Natasha Pyne
Malluch ...... Gavin Muir
Iras ...... Becky Hindley
Gesius ...... Peter Yapp
Pilate ...... Neville Jason
Assassin ...... Oliver Senton
Roman 1 ...... Joshua Towb
Servant ...... Michael Tudor Barnes

Michael Gambon reads from the Bible.

Music by Wilfredo Acosta.

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in March 1995.

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