Afternoon Play - A Prayer for Owen Meany - Episode 5

Adaptation of the John Irving novel, dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. As the draft cards for the Vietnam War arrive, Johnny cannot understand why Owen is desperate to join the combat branch. But following his prophetic vision, Owen believes that there are higher forces at work. John ...... Henry Goodman Owen Meany ...... Toby Jones Johnny ...... Max Baldry Rev Merrill ...... Vincent Marzello Hester ...... Sarah Goldberg Major Rawls ...... William Hope Mr Meany ...... Jonathan Tafler Mrs Meany ...... Jill Cardo Dick Jarvits ...... Harry Mcentire Mother/Nun ...... Janice Acquah Father ...... Jonathan Tafler Girl ...... Donnla Hughes Vocal coach for the voice of Owen Meany: Penny Dyer.