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Episode 2

Beowulf arrives in the land of the Shieldings and explains his mission to Hrothgar, the Danish King.

Produced in Salford by Susan Roberts.
Radio Drama North.

15 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderSeamus Heaney
ProducerSusan Roberts
AuthorSeamus Heaney

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Sep 201214:45
  • Tue 1 Oct 201309:45
  • Wed 2 Oct 201300:30
  • Tue 3 Mar 201514:30
  • Wed 4 Mar 201500:30

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