1. Kidnapped

Buck is a domestic dog, living in a weathy household in California.

When he's kidnapped and sold, he finds himself in the frozen landscape of the Yukon, pulling a sledge.

In this atmospheric adventure, we see the world through Buck's eyes as he battles for survival in a harsh, new environment.

Jack London's epic novella, first published in 1903.

Dramatised in two parts by Robert Forrest.

Buck .... Robert Jack
Thornton .... Finn den Hertog
Manuel / Charles .... Robin Laing
Francois .... Nick Underwood
Perrault .... Grant O'Rourke
Mercedes .... Melody Grove

Director: Kirsty Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.