Masters' Indian Saga - Night Runners of Bengal

An 18-part serialisation of John Masters' chronicles of the Savage family, spanning the years 1825-1946 and set against the backdrop of British rule in India.

Based on the hugely popular novels of John Masters, this landmark BBC Radio series charts the history of the British in India through the perspective of one family over several generations. Ranging over more than 120 years, these thrilling tales of love, murder and espionage take us from the expansion of the East India Company to the last days of the Raj and the approach of Independence.

Night Runners of Bengal
1856, and William's son, Rodney, is an officer in the Bengal Army. His life is one of security and privilege - but a guru's prophecy, and disturbing events surrounding the Rani of Kishanpur, are harbingers of seismic change to come. Across India, the Great Rebellion is rising....
Starring Michael Cochrane, Eva Haddon, Carole Boyd and Renu Setna
Wɾitten ƅy John Masters
Dramatised by Barry Campbell
Directed by Christopher Venning
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in November 1984

Episode 1 00:00
Episode 2 55:26
Episode 3 1:50:35
Episode 4 2:45:50

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