The Battle of Cheriton: Dramatised radio documentary, produced for Radio Victory in March 1978, about the Battle of Cheriton during the English Civil War

Title

The Battle of Cheriton: Dramatised radio documentary, produced for Radio Victory in March 1978, about the Battle of Cheriton during the English Civil War

Transmission details

27 Feb 1978

Description

BATTLE OF CHERITON [Series RADIO VICTORY ARCHIVE] Dramatised radio documentary, produced for Radio Victory in March 1978, about the Battle of Cheriton during the English Civil War. Narrated by MIKE NORTH. In - The Battle of Cheriton ... Music Cheriton campaign of Autumn 1643 - Spring 1644 could be described as turning point of war, little hope for royalist cause after Cheriton. Opposing generals were Lord Hopton and Sir William Waller. Lord Hopton strongly royalist; Waller wanted good Church government. Description of infantrymen - [pikemen, musketeers], dragoons [mounted musketeers], horse troops [cuirassiers], trained artillerymen. Cheriton campaign - description of countryside around Cheriton. Detailed account of progress of battle. Casualties not considered to be large. Most notable loss on Royalist side was Lord John Stuart. Song of the Dying Soldier. Sounds of battle. Cheriton saw end of royalist threat to London. [Box 6]

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Duration

00:24:08

Notes

NB first two pages and last part of script missing.

Misc. notes

Single Track; Gauge:-1/8 inch tape

Production company

Radio Victory

Extent

1 tape

Credits

Presenter

Mike North

Narrator

Mike North