4 Extra Debut. When a harpist arrives in the iron town of Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved. Stars Ian Hughes.

In 1835, a travelling harpist arrives in the iron town of Moonlea in search of his friend.

When he finds unrest and injustice he tries not to become involved.

Gywn Thomas's 1949 novel dramatised in three-parts by Alan Plater.

Leigh ... Ian Hughes

John Simon .... Patrick Brennan

Helen ..... Melanie Walters

Lemuel ... Ray Llewellyn

Katherine ... Manon Edwards

Penbury .... Bill Stewart

Jefferies .... Laurence Allan

Bannion ....Rhodri Hugh

Isabella .... Helen Gwyn

Jabez ... Hubert Rees

Felix ... Keiron Self

Mrs Brier ...Anwen Williams

Lord Plimmon ... Ric Jerrom

Music by Ruth Wall

Harp ... Ruth Wall

Violin ... Alison Frances

Director: Alison Hindell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1996.