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1546. In a time of unrest, the manuscript of Catherine Parr’s book on her religious beliefs is stolen. Stars Justin Salinger.

In 1546, the court of Henry VIII is on the edge of anarchy as Catholic and Protestant factions vie for power.

While heretics are burned at the stake, the Queen, Catherine Parr, rashly decides to write a confessional book about her religious beliefs.

When the manuscript is stolen its contents could endanger her life.

In desperation, she enlists the help of her old friend, the lawyer Matthew Shardlake.

Based on the bestselling novel by CJ Sansom.

Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes dramatised by Colin MacDonald.

Shardlake …. Justin Salinger
Barak …. Bryan Dick
Queen Catherine …. Jessica Hardwick
Lord Parr …. Robbie Jack
Henry VIII …. Michael Mackenzie
Richard Rich …. Simon Donaldson
William Paget …. Gavin Mitchell
Charles Stice …. Matthew Barker
William Cecil …. James Rottger
Myldmore …. Kenny Blyth
Okedene …. Mark McDonnell
Cranmer …. Crawford Logan
Mary Odell …. Francesca Dymond
Barwic …. Mark Jeary
Elias …. Caleb Hughes
Garet …. Harri Pitches

Other parts played by the cast.

Director: Bruce Young

A BBC Scotland production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2021.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Jul 202503:50
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