Aeneid, The

Synopsis
A dramatisation of Virgil’s epic poem ‘The Aeneid’, translated by Cecil Day-Lewis and adapted by Tom Holland. Tells the story of the legendary origin of the Roman Empire through the experiences of the Trojan Prince Aeneas who, according to legend, escaped after the destruction of Troy and led his people to western Italy to found a new civilisation.
Series
BBC Radio Collection, Series
Language
English
Medium
Audio; 2 audiocassettes. 120 min.
Year of production
1999
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £9.99 (inclusive)
Notes
Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 28/11/99.
Subjects
Classical studies
Keywords
Virgil

Credits

Producer
Jeremy Howe; Viv Beeby
Writer
Cecil Day Lewis; Virgil
Cast
Alice Arnold 
Andrew Sachs 
Anna Massey 
Bill Wallis 
Derek Jacobi 
Diana Quick 
Eleanor Bron 
Gina McKee 
Philip Madoc 
Ralph Fiennes 
Tim McInnerny 

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio Drama

Distributor

Name

BBC Radio Collection, c/o Choices UK, 19-24 Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6UP, tel 01733 236800, fax 01733 230618, www.choicesdirect.co.uk

Email
enquiries@choicesuk.com
Web
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Phone
01733 236800
Fax
01733 230618
Address
c/o Choices UK
19-24 Manasty Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
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