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Episode 8

Episode 8 of 10

Gudrun is forced to choose between her daughter, or the end of a bloody feud that could engulf Iceland. Stars Kate Phillips.

Gudrun faces an impossible dilemma; forced to choose between living with her daughter, or the end of a bloody feud that threatens to engulf Iceland.

Gudrun, a young woman in 11th century Iceland, must forge her path through a world of unearthly beauty yet uncompromising harshness. Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith inspired by the Icelandic sagas.

Gudrun . . . . . Kate Phillips
Freija . . . . . Samantha Dakin
Dag . . . . . Cameron Percival
Sylvia . . . . . Carolyn Pickles
Sigrid . . . . . Rosie Boore
Heidr . . . . . Jeanette Percival
Volva . . . . . Carolyn Pickles

Written by Lucy Catherine.

Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2018.

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14 minutes

Last on

Thu 13 May 202102:15

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Dec 201810:41
  • Wed 12 Dec 201819:45
  • Wed 12 May 202114:15
  • Thu 13 May 202102:15