Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn

SANWAL CBC

(4.6 stars; 30 reviews)

01  By Mark Twain, dramatised by Marcy Kahan. One of the great American novels comes into rich and multilayered life in the most complete dramatisation yet. This BBC/Canadian Broadcasting Corporation co-production evokes pre-Civil War America, and follows Huck and the runaway slave Jim on their journey down the Mississippi on a raft. Twain's wise and affectionate writing gives voice to Huck's growing understanding of Jim's humanity, and remains controversial. This programme contains language that some listeners may find offensive.  Other parts played by Glenn Bang , Mark Caven and Roy Lewis Music composed by John Roby and performed by Roman Borys, Carlos Del Junco, Anne Lederman, John Roby and Don Rooke Director Ned Chaillet 02  This week on Sunday Showcase...Part Two of "The Adventures  of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, dramatized by Marcy  Kahan. One of the great classics of American literature, produced by the BBC with an all-Canadian cast. "Huckleberry  Finn" continues the adventures begun with Twain's "Tom  Sawyer." Twain depicts the frontier experience along the  Mississippi, with an emphasis on the horror of slavery. That's on Sunday Showcase starting at 10 p.m. (11 AT, 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio One. 03 This week on Sunday Showcase...the conclusion of "The  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, dramatized by  Marcy Kahan. One of the great classics of American  literature, produced by the BBC with an all-Canadian cast. "Huckleberry Finn" continues the adventures begun with  Twain's "Tom Sawyer." Twain depicts the frontier experience  along the Mississippi, with an emphasis on the horror of  slavery. That's on Sunday Showcase starting at 10 p.m. (11  AT, 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio One. Sunday Showcase CBC Radio One December 2002 Toronto origination

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.