Woman's Hour Drama

Magical folk tales from Russia by Arthur Ransome, as told by Old Peter the forester to his grandchildren Vanya and Maroosia. A kingdom and the fortunes of a young prince are thrown into disarray when a new baby is born in the palace with iron teeth, knock-knees and an uncanny resemblance to the most terrifying witch in all Russia, the Baba-Yaga. Old Peter/Groom ...... Trevor Cooper Vanya/Ivan ...... Harry Hughes Maroosia/Sunsister ...... Megan Williams Tsar ...... John Rowe Baba-Yaga ...... Helen Longworth Treepuller ...... Nyasha Hatendi Mountain Thrower ...... Stephen Critchlow Gran ...... Joan Walker.