Episode 4
Sam has been gadding about while Elizabeth was away. But that is nothing compared to what happens when she finds him fondling the maid. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways.
Sam writes a letter to the Duke of York laying out his suggestions for reform of the Navy Board; the Duke is delighted and signs the letter as his own. Elizabeth is upset to hear that Sam has been gadding about while she's been away but that's nothing compared to what happens when she walks in on him in the act of fondling Debs, the maid. 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 |
| Debs | Aimee-Ffion Edwards |
| Lord Brouncker | Tim McMullan |
| Plasterer | Ewan Bailey |
| Mr Crow | Matthew Gravelle |
| Director | Kate McAll |
| Producer | Kate McAll |
| Writer | Hattie Naylor |
Broadcasts
Thu 12 Dec 201310:45BBC Radio 4- Thu 12 Dec 201319:45BBC Radio 4
- Thu 9 Oct 201414:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 10 Oct 201400:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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