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The Candle in the Wind
Episode 6 of 6
Mordred uses Arthur's new laws against him, and long-held secrets are exposed. Starring Joel MacCormack and Paul Ready.
Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Mordred uses Arthur's new laws against him and long-held secrets are forced out into the open.
Other parts are played by members of the cast.
Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter.
Last on
Tue 2 Oct 201803:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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'Do you know why I came?'
Duration: 00:45
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Arthur | Paul Ready |
| Merlyn | David Warner |
| Guenever | Lyndsey Marshal |
| Lancelot | Alex Waldmann |
| Mordred | Joel MacCormack |
| Elaine | Hannah Genesius |
| Gawaine | Shaun Mason |
| Gareth | Monty d'Inverno |
| Agravaine | Ian Conningham |
| Author | TH White |
| Adaptor | Brian Sibley |
| Director | Gemma Jenkins |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
| Director | David Hunter |
Broadcasts
Sun 14 Dec 201415:00BBC Radio 4- Sat 20 Dec 201421:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 1 Oct 201810:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 1 Oct 201815:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 2 Oct 201803:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
Le Morte d'Arthur
Brian Sibley, dramatist of The Once and Future King, explores its lasting resonance.
