Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Episode 1

Warhorses of LettersSeries 2
Episode 1 of 4

Napoleon returns from Elba. Will Marengo and Copenhagen’s equine love survive? Stars Stephen Fry. From November 2012.

The return of two of history's most important horses, Napoleon and Wellington.

More romantic correspondence between Napoleon Bonaparte's mount Marengo and the Duke of Wellington's own Copenhagen.

This time, the two lovers are sundered by fate as Napoleon returns from Elba.

Their letters speak eloquently of love, loss, jealousy and nuts.

Marengo ..... Stephen Fry
Copenhagen ..... Daniel Rigby
Narrator ..... Tamsin Greig

Written on their behalf by Marie Phillips and Robbie Hudson.

Producer: Gareth Edwards.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.

13 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 Oct 202423:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

You are at the first episode

Next

Episode 2Series 2

See all episodes from Warhorses of Letters

Clips

See all clips from Episode 1(2)

Credits

MarengoStephen Fry
CopenhagenDaniel Rigby
NarratorTamsin Greig
ProducerGareth Edwards
WriterMarie Phillips
WriterRobbie Hudson

Broadcasts

  • Wed 28 Nov 201223:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 30 Sep 201323:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 9 Jan 201622:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 Oct 201922:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 1 Feb 202223:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 1 Oct 202423:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra