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Episode 8
Episode 8 of 10
After the death of King Hygelac, Beowulf rules
the land of the Geats wisely for fifty winters. Then, a dragon awakes.
Produced in Salford by Susan Roberts.
Radio Drama North.
Last on
Thu 12 Mar 201500:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Seamus Heaney |
| Producer | Susan Roberts |
| Author | Seamus Heaney |
Broadcasts
- Wed 12 Sep 201214:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
Wed 9 Oct 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 10 Oct 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 11 Mar 201514:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 12 Mar 201500:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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