The Great Impersonation

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01Old Friends Meet1985020320200907 (BBC7)
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Early in 1914, two men meet in the wilds of German East Africa - one is a German, the other an Englishman.

Both men are roughly the same age, both share a similar background and each man looks almost identical to the other.

This similarity gives Leopold von Ragastein a perfect opportunity...

E Phillips Oppenheim's mystery thriller - first published in 1920.

Dramatised in five parts by Barry Campbell

Dr Schmidt - Phillip Manikum

Mangan - William Eedle

Princess Eiderstrom - Narissa Knights

Duchess of Worcester - Anne Jameson

Duke of Worcester - Garard Green

Capt Bartram - Graham Pountney

Director: Brian Miller

East Africa 1914 - a German and Englishman look alike which fuels a sinister plan.

A German and Englishman meet in East Africa in 1914. Their striking resemblance gives the German an idea. Stars David Robb.

02The Homecoming1985021020200908 (BBC7)
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A chance meeting of two former 'lookalike' schoolfriends in German East Africa, results in the death of one of them.

The other returns to England, under the name of Sir Everard Dominey.

On this espionage mission, he aims to take up a powerful position in society, as the country moved towards inevitable conflict with Germany.

E Phillips Oppenheim's mystery thriller - first published in 1920.

Dramatised by Barry Campbell

Prince Terniloff - Tim Meats

Princess Temiloff - Angela Phillips

Princess Eiderstrom - Narlssa Knights

Mangan - William Eedle

Middleton - Paul Nicholson

Mrs Marston - Gwen Cherrell

Parkins - Howard Hoffmann

Lady Dominey - Melinda Walker

Director: Brian Miller

German agent Leopold returns to England to take up life as Sir Everard. With David Robb.

Spy Leopold returns to England as Sir Everard Dominey whose intriguing lifestyle sparks a challenging mission. Stars David Robb.

03Lady Dominey1985021720200909 (BBC7)
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Pursued by the passionate Princess Eiderstrom, the man claiming to be Sir Everard Dominey returns to 'his' ancestral home in Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.

The Kaiser then demands a meeting...

E Phillips Oppenheim's mystery thriller - first published in 1920.

Dramatised by Barry Campbell

Parkins / Stillwell - Howard Hoffmann

Mangan - William Eedle

Mrs Marston - Gwen Cherrell

Lady Dominey - Melinda Walker

Dr Harrison/Duke of Worcester - Garard Green

The Kaiser/Middleton - Paul Nicholson

Duchess of Worcester - Anne Jameson

Prince Terniloff - Tim Meats

Princess Eiderstrom - Narissa Knights

Director: Brian Miller

The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.

Posing as Sir Everard Dominey, Leopold returns to his ancestral home in Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape. Stars David Robb.

04The Messenger1985022420200910 (BBC7)
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Things start to unravel for spy Leopold von Ragastein as he battles to keep two women happy.

News arrives from Africa....

E Phillips Oppenheim's mystery thriller - first published in 1920.

Dramatised by Barry Campbell.

Lady Dominey - Melinda Walker

Nurse/Duchess - Anne Jameson

Parkins/Pelham - Howard Hoffman

Dr Harrison - Garard Green

Heggs/Ludwig Miller - Mark Straker

Middleton - Paul Nicholson

Prince Terniloff - Tim Meats

Princess Eiderstrom - Narissa Knights

Director: Brian Miller

Things start to unravel for spy Leopold as he tries to keep two women happy.

Things begin to unravel as Leopold von Ragastein battles to keep two women happy. News arrives from Africa... Stars David Robb.

05The Truth Revealed1985030320200911 (BBC7)
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The Kaiser's plans gather pace and the mystery of the black wood is revealed.

And at last it's time for the man supposed to be Sir Everard Dominey to reveal his true identity.

Is he Sir Everard, or the Prussian von Ragastein?

Conclusion of E Phillips Oppenheim's mystery thriller.

Dramatised by Barry Campbell

Prince Terniloff - Tim Meats

Pelham/Parkins - Howard Hoffmann

Lady Dominey - Melinda Walker

Williams - Brian Gear

Mrs Marston - Gwen Cherrell

Dr Harrison - Garard Green

Middleton/Reynolds - Paul Nicholson

Princess Eiderstrom - Narissa Knights

Dr Schmidt - Phillip Manikum

Director Brian Miller

The Kaiser's plans gather pace. The man supposed to be Sir Everard Dominey must reveal his true identity... Stars David Robb.