Episode 2
Sam celebrates his 34th birthday, but his neighbour Sir William faces charges of bribery. Stars Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways.
On the 23rd of February, 1667, Sam celebrates the good fortune of reaching his 34th birthday. Scandal rocks Whitehall as Lord Brouncker's Clerk is accused of taking bribes. He in turn accuses Lord Batten of the same, and Sam accepts a series of 'gifts' from Commissioner Pett. Adapted 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 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 |
| Will | John Biddle |
| Lord Brouncker | Tim McMullan |
| Lord Batten | Richard Mitchley |
| Commissioner Pett | Ewan Bailey |
| James, Duke of York | Ewan Bailey |
| James Carcasse | Matthew Gravelle |
| Director | Kate McAll |
| Producer | Kate McAll |
| Writer | Hattie Naylor |
Broadcasts
Tue 6 Aug 201310:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 6 Aug 201319:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 30 Sep 201414:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 1 Oct 201400:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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