Hawk Rising
Brugg, 1230. Duke Rudolf of Habsburg is determined to become Holy Roman Emperor and to found a dynasty. But then a stranger arrives at the Castle of the Hawk as tutor to his son.
Hawk Rising: In 13th century Brugg on the Swiss border, a mysterious stranger arrives at the Castle of the Hawk. He is to be tutor to the son of Duke Rudolf of Habsburg but soon finds himself unwillingly joining the Prussian Crusade. Rudolf is determined to be elected Holy Roman Emperor, and for his son to follow suit, but that needs the support of the Pope and the Pope supports the crusade.
Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Habsburg dynasty which was to rule most of Europe - as well as much of the New World - for 600 years.
Sound design Nigel Lewis
Director Alison Hindell
BBC Cymru Wales production.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ibrahim | Philip Arditti |
| Rudolf | Mark Lewis Jones |
| Albert | Kai Owen |
| Peter | Carl Prekopp |
| Agnes | Nia Roberts |
| Wenceslas | Matthew McNulty |
| Elise | Eiry Hughes |
| Judith | Caitlin Richards |
| Ottokar | John Telfer |
| Pope Alexander | Stephen Hogan |
| Bishop Odo | Ryan Early |
| Guard | Joseph Ayre |
| Director | Alison Hindell |
| Writer | Mike Walker |
Broadcasts
- Sun 1 Jul 201815:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 12 Jun 202115:00BBC Radio 4 FM
