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The Sword in the Stone
Episode 2 of 6
Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.
Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter.
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Wed 26 Sep 201803:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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'A sword... it's beautiful'
Duration: 02:25
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Arthur | Paul Ready |
| Merlyn | David Warner |
| Wart | Edward Bracey |
| Archimedes | Bruce Alexander |
| Sir Ector | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Kay | Paul Heath |
| King Pellinore | Sam Dale |
| Sir Grummore Grummursum | David Acton |
| Lancelot | Alex Waldmann |
| The Pike | Shaun Mason |
| Badger | Elaine Claxton |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | Ian Conningham |
| Author | TH White |
| Adaptor | Brian Sibley |
| Director | Gemma Jenkins |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
| Director | David Hunter |
Broadcasts
Sun 16 Nov 201415:00BBC Radio 4- Sat 22 Nov 201421:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 25 Sep 201810:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 25 Sep 201815:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 26 Sep 201803:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
Le Morte d'Arthur
Brian Sibley, dramatist of The Once and Future King, explores its lasting resonance.
