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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 5

John Preston's account of a major excavation at Sutton Hoo in 1939. As Peggy's husband leaves the site to discuss finds with the British Museum, Rory Lomax arrives.

John Preston's account of a major archaeological excavation at Sutton Hoo in 1939.

As Peggy's husband leaves the site to discuss finds with the British Museum, Rory Lomax arrives at Sutton Hoo and introduces her to the nightingale's song.

Peggy Piggott ...... Anna Madeley
Stuart Piggott ...... Bertie Carvel
Rory Lomax ...... Alex Wyndham
Charles Phillips ...... Stephen Critchlow
Robert Pretty ...... Ryan Watson
Edith Pretty ...... Joan Walker
Basil Brown ...... Sam Dale
Reid Moir ...... Nyasha Hatendi
Will/Grately/Vuilamy ...... Dan Starkey

Directed by Jeremy Mortimer.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Sep 2008 19:45

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  • Wed 17 Sep 2008 19:45

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