- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Jane Anderson
This philosophical novel by Robert M Pirsig has never been dramatised before and I suspect that is because so much of the text requires vigorous intellectual scrutiny to fathom its meaning.
This is one of the rare cases where I would suggest a drama is better appreciated by reading the book first — it is the playwright Peter Flannery’s (Our Friends in the North, George Gently) favourite novel and I hope he would agree.
For those without the time or inclination to do so, expect a challenging listen as James Purefoy stars as three characters, all of whom are aspects of the same troubled man.
About this programme
By Robert M Pirsig, dramatised by Peter Flannery. A father and son embark on a motorbike journey from Minnesota to California, using the maintenance of the vehicle to illustrate the unification of technology and artistry. Starring James Purefoy.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Dad/Narrator/Phaedrus
- James Purefoy
- Chris
- Max Cazier
- John
- Sean Power
- Sylvia
- Lucy Newman-Williams
- Gennie
- Caitlin Thorburn
- Professor
- Paris Arrowsmith
Crew
- Dramatised By
- Peter Flannery
- Producer
- Melanie Harris
- Writer
- Robert M Pirsig
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