Goldfinger Radio Drama Contest
Ian Fleming's 1959 novel faithfully dramatised by Archie Scottney and directed by Martin Jarvis. Toby Stephens returns as 007, and a glittering cast is led by Ian McKellen in the title role. With cameo roles by top actors - all delighted to contribute to this remarkable Fleming adventure. Rosamund Pike plays wacky gang-boss Pussy Galore and Lisa Dillon is the vengeful Tilly Masterton. John Standing returns as 'M'. Tom Hollander, Tim Pigott-Smith and American star Hector Elizondo as New York City mobsters. Bond and Goldfinger are joined in the famous golf game by Alistair McGowan as the caddie, Hawker.
Goldfinger Radio Drama Contestants
Henry Goodman, Ian Ogilvy and Lloyd Owen contribute to the excitement. And Jon David Yu throws his bowler-hat with deadly effect as 'Oddjob'.Auric Goldfinger is not only a cheat at canasta and golf, he's also an international criminal on a massive scale.
His obsession: gold. James Bond is charged by the Bank of England and MI5 to discover what Goldfinger is actually doing with his vast hoards of gold. Is he somehow connected with SMERSH - the feared soviet spy-killing organisation? When 007 becomes an undercover member of Goldfinger's team he soon learns that the madman's plans are more grandiose than even 'M' could possibly have imagined. Amazingly, robbing Fort Knox is on the agenda - and mass murder.Cast:Goldfinger.
Goldfinger Radio Drama Contests
Ian McKellenJames Bond.Toby Stephens'M'. John StandingCol.Smithers. Ian OgilvyPussy Galore.Rosamund PikeTilly Masterton. Lisa DillonJohnny Solo.Tim Pigott-SmithMr Strap.Tom HollanderDu Pont.Henry GoodmanHawker.
Alistair McGowanHelmut Springer.Hector ElizondoFelix Leiter. Lloyd OwenJed Midnight.Nigel AnthonyJill Masterton. Anna Louise PlowmanOddjob. Jon David YuAlfred.Alan ShearmanNigel.Matthew WolfFleming.Martin JarvisDoctors & Pilot.Kyle StollerNurse.Tracy PattinDramatised by Archie Scottney.Music composed by Mark Holden and Sam Barbour.Producer: Rosalind AyresDirector: Martin JarvisA Jarvis & Ayres production for BBC Radio 4.