Episode 5
The Pepys household see the launch of the Royal Catherine, and the year ends with a row for Sam and Elizabeth. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways.
Pepys and his household rise early to go and see the King launch the Royal Catherine. Sam begins another affair and his current mistress, Mrs Lane, begs for his help. The year ends badly when Sam and Elizabeth have a bitter row that ends in violence.
Cast: Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall, Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways, Bessie - Sarah Ovens, Will - John Biddle, King Charles and his brother the Duke of York - Ewan Bailey, Mrs Bagwell - Bethan Walker, Llewellyn - Matthew Gravelle, Mrs Lane - Eiry Thomas.
Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While You May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter.
Historical consultant: Liza Picard
Sound by Nigel Lewis
A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Samuel Pepys | Kris Marshall |
| Elizabeth Pepys | Katherine Jakeways |
| Bessie | Sarah Ovens |
| Will | John Biddle |
| King Charles | Ewan Bailey |
| Duke of York | Ewan Bailey |
| Mrs Bagwell | Bethan Walker |
| Llewellyn | Matthew Gravelle |
| Mrs Lane | Eiry Thomas |
| Director | Kate McAll |
Broadcasts
Fri 20 Jul 201210:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 20 Jul 201219:45BBC Radio 4
- Fri 12 Sep 201414:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 13 Sep 201400:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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