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Hawk Hunting
Episode 2 of 5
Rudolf of Habsburg is enthroned as Holy Roman Emperor and wants his son Albert to succeed him, but first they must defeat their enemy Ottokar.
Hawk Hunting: Rudolf of Habsburg has managed to be elected as Holy Roman Emperor but securing a dynasty is much harder. In order for his son Albert to succeed, several enemies must be removed from his path, starting with his former ally King Ottokar of Bohemia. Meanwhile, Ibrahim is teaching philosophy and making his own secret deals.
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.
Last on
Sat 19 Jun 202115:00
BBC Radio 4 FM
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 |
| Norbert | Keiron Self |
| Ottokar | John Telfer |
| Frederick | Matthew Aubrey |
| Archbishop of Mainz | Stephen Hogan |
| Elector of Saxony | Joseph Ayre |
| Agitator | Ryan Early |
| Director | Alison Hindell |
| Writer | Mike Walker |
Broadcasts
- Sun 8 Jul 201815:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 19 Jun 202115:00BBC Radio 4 FM
