Douglas Reeman HMS Saracen1 Midshipman

Douglas Reeman

(4.2 stars; 4 reviews)

HMS Saracen by Douglas Reeman is a gripping drama that takes you back to 1915, where Mr. Midshipman Richard Chesnaye joins his first ship, a new weapon designed to bombard enemy shorelines. This adaptation for radio, dramatized by Barry Campbell, captures the excitement and challenges faced by a newcomer to the Fleet.

The story unfolds as the ship sails for the Mediterranean and the beaches of Gallipoli. With a talented cast including Michael Harbour, Geoffrey Matthews, and Nigel Anthony, this production brings to life the trials and tribulations of naval warfare.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.