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3. Dr Slop

Episode 3 of 10

Still intent on recounting the story of his birth, Tristram introduces us to the odious Dr Slop. Stars Neil Dudgeon.

18th-century gentleman Tristram tries to tell his tragi-comic life story through accounts of his family and friends, his experiences and his ideas. But he continually finds he must digress...

Tristram continues the tale of his birth, with Dr Slop called to attend.

Laurence Sterne's ground-breaking comic novel.

Dramatised by Graham White.

Tristram .... Neil Dudgeon
Father .... David Troughton
Toby .... Adrian Scarborough
Trim .... Paul Ritter
Dr Slop .... Tony Rohr
Obadiah .... Stephen Hogan

Director: Mary Peate

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005.

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