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The Queen of Air and Darkness
Episode 3 of 6
Rebels challenge Arthur's claim to the throne. As war approaches, darker motives for bringing him down emerge. Stars Paul Ready.
Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne. As war draws nearer, darker more personal motives for bringing Arthur down emerge.
Other parts are played by members of the cast.
Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter.
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Thu 27 Sep 201803:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Arthur | Paul Ready |
| Merlyn | David Warner |
| Queen Morgause | Kate Fleetwood |
| King Lot | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Archimedes | Bruce Alexander |
| Kay | Paul Heath |
| Wart | Edward Bracey |
| Young Kay | Ethan Hammer |
| Gawaine | Shaun Mason |
| Young Gareth | Roslyn Hill |
| Sir Kay | Paul Heath |
| Madam Mim | Jane Slavin |
| Herald | Ian Conningham |
| Page | Monty d'Inverno |
| Author | TH White |
| Adaptor | Brian Sibley |
| Director | Gemma Jenkins |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
| Director | David Hunter |
Broadcasts
Sun 23 Nov 201415:00BBC Radio 4- Sat 29 Nov 201421:00BBC Radio 4
- Wed 26 Sep 201810:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 26 Sep 201815:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Sep 201803:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
Le Morte d'Arthur
Brian Sibley, dramatist of The Once and Future King, explores its lasting resonance.
