Following the Martian Invasion | 5: The Martian Overthrow
Based on The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
Francis Spufford moves through an eerily silent London to the outskirts of Primrose Hill, the last staging post of the Martians, who meet their end overlooking the ruined city.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
- Type: Analysis
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Duration: 13'29''
- Broadcast date: 2017
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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