Niccolo Machiavelli - The Prince
4 Extra Debut. 500 years after writing his most provocative tract, Niccolo Machiavelli stands in the dock to appeal against the treatment his words have received. From May 2013.
Five hundred years after writing his most provocative political tract, Niccolo Machiavelli appears before an infernal court to appeal against the harsh treatment his works have received over time.
Rather than being seen as a description of political cynicism and opportunism, he argues that "Machiavellian" should be a compliment and The Prince has in fact been an infallible guidebook followed closely by all successful leaders.
The Prince By Niccolo Machiavelli
Adapted by Jonathan Myerson
Produced and directed by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Machiavelli | Damian Lewis |
| Judge | Nigel Cooke |
| Prosecution | Christian Rodska |
| Defence | Helen McCrory |
| Clerk | Meera Syal |
| Cesare Borgia | Joseph Kloska |
| Plato | Joseph Kloska |
| Defendant | Joseph Kloska |
| Kerensky | Theo Fraser Steele |
| Bertrand Russell | Theo Fraser Steele |
| Director | Clive Brill |
| Producer | Clive Brill |
| Writer | Jonathan Myerson |
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Sat 25 May 201314:30BBC Radio 4 FM- Sun 23 Mar 201415:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 15 Dec 201710:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 15 Dec 201715:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 16 Dec 201703:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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