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Paul McCusker Adaptation/Director
with additional direction by Philip Glassborow
Mark Drury and Dave Arnold Sound Design and Mix
John Campbell Music Composer and Orchestrator
Dave Arnold Producer

Paul Scofield
as the Storyteller—Paul Scofield is a renowned actor of stage and screen with a career that began with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford-Upon-Avon in 1946. Since then he has become a much-loved performer in British theatre, originating such classic roles as Sir Thomas More in A Man for All Seasons (for which he won the Academy Award for the film version) and Salieri in Amadeus. Mr. Scofield also received an Oscar nomination for his performance in the Robert Redford-directed Quiz Show and critical acclaim for Hamlet (with Mel Gibson), Henry V (with Kenneth Branagh) and The Crucible. His theatrical awards include the highly prized Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.

Martin Jarvis
as King Lune—One of Britain's most versatile actors, Martin is also a a familiar face on American TV from series like Murder She Wrote. He has appeared in many films, notably the Oscar-winning Titanic, and the audiobook A Night to Remember was an award-winning best seller in the United States and Britain.

David Suchet
as Aslan—Perhaps best known for his definitive portrayal of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, David Suchet is a consummate actor who regularly appears on stage (Amadeus), in films (A Perfect Murder), and on television (Moses, Solomon, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Reilly: Ace of Spies). Mr. Suchet has won such prestigious honors as the Ace Award, the BAFTA Award, the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and the Critic’s Circle Award.

Nick Burnell
as Bree and Sallowpad—Nick has been in many London Theatre productions including The King and I, An Inspector Calls and Twelfth Night. He also appears regularly on TV in such popular British programs as Hancock, The Bill and London’s Burning.

Wendy Craig
as Hwin—Wendy is one of the best-loved and most-respected actresses in Britain. Her award-winning credits include such popular British TV programs as Butterflies, Nanny, and And Mother Makes Three. She appears on stage regularly and recently starred at the Cichester Festival Theatre in Easy Virtue, by Noel Coward.

Jonny Scott
as Shasta—From an early age, Jonny has loved drama, and he recently co-founded the youth theatre group Subtle Beginnings. His role as Shasta marks his Radio Theatre debut.

Jody Peach
as Aravis—Jody studied at the renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. Her credits include roles in Science In Action and Lifeline for the BBC, the part of Tootles in Peter Pan, and the film Jude The Obscure.

Douglas Gresham
your host—Douglas Gresham is the son of novelists W.L. Gresham and Joy Davidman and the stepson of C.S. Lewis. His career has ranged from farming to radio and television presentation. He is now the artistic advisor to the C.S. Lewis Estate and is also a preacher, speaker and broadcaster. He and his wife, Merrie, run a nondenominational ministry from their home in Ireland. His autobiography, Lenten Lands, tells of his childhood with Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis.

THE MULTI-VOICED TALENTS OF:

Robert Benfield . . . . . . . . King Edmund
John Bluthal . . . . . . . . . . . Arsheesh
Russell Boulter . . . . . . . . . Rabadash
Sally Ann Burnett . . . . . . Queen Susan,
Woman in crowd
Justin Butcher . . . . . . . . . Peridan, Street Crier
Katy Glassborow . . . . . . . Queen Lucy
Michael Haughey . . . . . . . Duffle, Soldier
Paul Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tarkaan
Peter Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hermit
Katherine Kellgren . . . . . . Lasaraleen
Nathaniel Lippiett . . . . . . Prince Corin
Robin Meredith . . . . . . . . . Tisroc, Rogin
Peter Moreton . . . . . . . . . . Darrin, Knight
David Oakley . . . . . . . . . . . Bricklethumb
Philip Sherlock . . . . . . . . . Tumnus, Lord Bar,
Thornbut, Courtier

PRODUCTION CREW:

Philip Glassborow Casting Director and Creative Consultant
Mark Drury, Dave Arnold Voice Recording Engineers
Recorded at The Soundhouse, Ltd., London, United Kingdom
Duane Harms Voice Track Editing
John Campbell Orchestra Conductor
Orchestra Recorded and Mixed By Mike Ross. Recorded at Martinsound, Alhambra, Calif. Mixed at A to Z Studios, La Verne, Calif.
Kurt Bruner Executive Producer
Special thanks to Mehl Innovation Inc., Bruisy Susie, Frankie and Dale Drullinger, and Stretch for their help and patience on a very windy day and a very cold, early morning. It worked! It really worked!!


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