Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

7. The Due Date

Rose TremainMusic and Silence
Episode 7 of 15

Kirsten's position in the Danish court is becoming ever more precarious. Can it be saved? Stars David Timson.

Kirsten's position in the Danish court is becoming ever more precarious.

Can recondite ploys and schemes save her skin?

Life around the Danish court in the 17th century, 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

Wed 28 May 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

6. Johnnie Learns the TruthMusic and Silence

Next

8. BanishmentMusic and Silence

See all episodes from Rose Tremain

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 May 202508:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 27 May 202513:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 27 May 202519:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 28 May 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra