Episode 3
Sam is fond of the ladies, but he is furious when Lizzie innocently invites her drawing teacher Mr Brown for dinner. Starring Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways.
War with the Dutch is imminent and Sam finds a posting at sea for Elizabeth's brother, Balty. Sam's social life continues to be very busy. He has a liaison with his old mistress, Mrs Lane, and is on his way to The Swan, with Mrs Knipp and Mrs Pierce, when a man warns them that it's still shut up with the plague. But when Elizabeth innocently invites her drawing teacher, Mr Brown, to stay for dinner, Sam is furious. Adapted from the diaries by Hattie Naylor.
Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye 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 Catherine Robinson
A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Samuel Pepys | Kris Marshall |
| Elizabeth Pepys | Katherine Jakeways |
| Will | John Biddle |
| Balty | Matthew Gravelle |
| Mrs Lane | Eiry Thomas |
| Mrs Knipp | Sophie Thompson |
| Director | Kate McAll |
| Producer | Kate McAll |
| Writer | Hattie Naylor |
Broadcasts
Wed 8 May 201310:45BBC Radio 4- Wed 8 May 201319:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 24 Sep 201414:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 25 Sep 201400:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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