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5. Kirsten's Dilemma

Rose TremainMusic and Silence
Episode 5 of 15

Stratagems for survival in 17th-century Denmark. Kirsten sends her mother on a mission. Narrated by Nicholas Farrell.

Strategems for survival in 17th-century Denmark.

Life in the Danish court is revealed in all its tempestuousness, passion and frustration.

Novel by Rose Tremain

Adapted by Penny Leicester

Narrated by Nicholas Farrell and Sian Thomas

Kirsten Munk .... Frances Barber
Francesca .... Stella Gonet
Emilia .... Eleanor Tremain
King .... David Timson
Peter .... Robert Harper
Queen .... Elizabeth Bell

Producer Di Speirs

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2000.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 24 May 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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