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George Bernard Shaw interprets of one of Aesop's Fables, first published in 1912.

Starring Leslie French and John Graham.

Although a comedy, the piteous plight of the early Christians under their Roman masters gives Shaw a forum for his thoughts on human frailty, religion and martyrdom.

Adapted by Peggy Wells.

Androcles …. Leslie French
The Lion …. John Graham
Megaera …. Pauline Letts
Spintho …. John Baker
The Editor …. William Kendrick
Centurion …. Antony Baird
Captain …. Michael Harbour
Lavinia …. Alexa Romanes
Ox Driver …. Peter Baldwin
Menagerie Keeper …. Anthony Viccars
Caesar …. Heron Carvic
Female Christian …. Carol Marsh
Metellus …. John Atterbury
Lentulus …. Peter Barrlett
Female Christian …. Sian Davis
The Narrator …. Geoffrey Wincott

Director: Archie Campbell

First broadcast on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio 4 in December 1967.