Episode 2
Sam's younger brother Tom falls seriously ill, but the diagnosis is unclear. Then secrets emerge about Tom's lifestyle. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways.
Sam's younger brother, Tom, falls desperately ill but the doctors disagree about the diagnosis. Meanwhile, the maid reveals some secrets about how Tom has been living. Sam and Elizabeth have an enormous row which continues when she follows him to the office 'like a vixen with a look of rancour'. When Tom dies even more surprising secrets are revealed.
Cast: Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall, Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways, Will - John Biddle, Cousin Jane - Manon Edwards, Tom Pepys - Gareth Pierce, Dr Wiverly - Matthew Gravelle, Dr Powell - Ewan Bailey, Gravedigger - Lee Mengo.
Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While You May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter.
Historical consultant: Liza Picard
Sound by Nigel Lewis
A 大象传媒/Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Samuel Pepys | Kris Marshall |
| Elizabeth Pepys | Katherine Jakeways |
| Will | John Biddle |
| Cousin Jane | Manon Edwards |
| Tom Pepys | Gareth Pierce |
| Dr Wiverly | Matthew Gravelle |
| Dr Powell | Ewan Bailey |
| Gravedigger | Lee Mengo |
| Director | Kate McAll |
Broadcasts
Tue 17 Jul 2012 10:45大象传媒 Radio 4- Tue 17 Jul 2012 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
- Tue 9 Sep 2014 14:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 10 Sep 2014 00:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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