Although convent life offers solace, Gudrun prepares to do whatever it takes to win back her daughter. Stars Kate Phillips.
Gudrun's rival in love, Hrefna, returns to Iceland with a band of missionaries and a plan to convert the country to Christianity.
Her motives for returning to the land where her husband was murdered are far less clear cut.
Gudrun, a young woman in 11th century Iceland, must forge her path through a world of unearthly beauty yet uncompromising harshness.
Starring Kate Phillips.
Lucy Catherine’s re-telling of the Icelander classic, The Laxdoela Saga.
Gudrun ...... Kate Phillips
Freija ...... Samantha Dakin
Bolli ...... Gavi Singh Chera
Sigrid ...... Rosie Boore
Hrefna ...... Kerry Gooderson
Olaf ...... Philip Fox
Refkel ...... David Sturzaker
Director: Gemma Jenkins.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Gudrun | Kate Phillips |
| Freija | Samantha Dakin |
| Bolli | Gavi Singh Chera |
| Sigrid | Rosie Boore |
| Hrefna | Kerry Gooderson |
| Olaf | Philip Fox |
| Refkel | David Sturzaker |
| Director | Gemma Jenkins |
| Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
| Writer | Lucy Catherine |
Broadcasts
Tue 3 Oct 201710:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 3 Oct 201719:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 30 Mar 202114:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 31 Mar 202102:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
