Harfleur

Synopsis

Episode 13 of a 26-part serialisation of the Elizabethan history play (encompassing the reign of Edward II to Henry VI), adapted for radio by Martin Jenkins.
This episode, based on Shakespeare’s Henry V, stars Martin Jarvis, Angela Pleasance and Paul Scofield. With Richard Burton as narrator. The music for the series is composed by Christopher Whelen and played by members of the English Chamber Orchestra.

Series

Vivat Rex

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Subjects

Drama; History

Keywords

monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

Gerry Jones

Producer

Gerry Jones

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Christopher Whelen

Contributor

Richard Burton

Adaptor for Radio

Martin Jenkins (2)

Cast

Angela Pleasence
Bernard Hepton
Brian Haines
Colin Baker
Crispin Gillbard
David Graham
Geoffrey Matthews
Gerald James
Hugh Dickson
John Hollis
John Pullen
John Rowe
Malcolm Hayes
Martin Jarvis
Michael Spice
Neville Jason
Paul Scofield
Peter Howell (2)
Sean Barrett
Timothy Bateson
William Eedle
Yvonne Coulette

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB