Drama on 3

Joss Ackland

The Trial and Death of Socrates

Sunday 10 February 2008 20:00-21:30 (Radio 3)

By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. A play focusing on the mystery surrounding Socrates's trial and subsequent execution, the reasons for which have long puzzled historians. Socrates has been found guilty of blasphemy and corrupting the youth of the city. On the eve of his execution his chief accuser Meletus is murdered. Josias, newly returned to Athens, is given the task of investigating the murder.

Also in Night Waves: Philip Dodd and his guests explore Socrate's character.

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Production photos

by Andrew Smith

Sebastian Baczkiewicz

Greg Hicks David Calder
Greg Hicks & David Calder (LtoR)

Playlist:

Socrates ...... Joss Ackland
Thrasybulis ...... Michael Feast
Josias ...... Greg Hicks
Crito ...... David Calder
Anytus ...... Tim McInnerny
Meletus ...... Joseph Kloska
Xanthippe ...... Cait Davis
Almathea ...... Liza Sadovy
Euthyphro ...... Peter Marinker
Kastor ...... Trevor Allan Davies
Announcer ...... Ben Onwukwe
Lysander ...... Ben Crowe
Guard/Official ...... Chris Pavlo
Woman ...... Liz Sutherland

Directed by Jeremy Mortimer

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