The story tells of an ineffectual, idealistic landowner who destroys his wife and eventually himself by letting his estate accumulate debts. Teleplay by John Bethune Play by Anton Chekhov Cast: William Hutt ........ Nicholas Ivanov Kate Reid ............ Sarah Anne Fielding .... Sasha Douglas Rain ...... Dr. Lvov Frances Hyland ...... Zuzushka Tony Van Bridge .... Count Bruno Gerussi ......... Misha Charles Palmer ........ Lebedev Mary Savidge ........... Babkina Cosette Lee .............. Matron Paddy Croft ............... Katya Timothy Findley ........ Petya John Gardiner Lian Garon Iris Krangle