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This War Without an Enemy

By Mike Walker. Charles I's stammer famously disappeared on the morning of his execution. A story of the English Civil War, with Julian Rhind-Tutt and Anton Lesser.

by Mike Walker. Charles I's best qualities come to the fore only in defeat, when there are no more decisions to take but only courage and calm to see him through. Only in this moment of perfect stillness can he begin to understand what has brought him here.

Directed by Jessica Dromgoole & Sasha Yevtushenko
Sound design by Colin Guthrie

Production co-ordinator: Selina Ream
Studio managers: Martha Littlehailes, Alison Craig.

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Jul 2013 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Mike Walker
King Charles I Julian Rhind-Tutt
Strafford Anton Lesser
John Pym Vincent Franklin
Henrietta Maria Vanessa Kirby
Cromwell Ben Crowe
Prince Rupert Iain Batchelor
Hyde Michael Bertenshaw
Thomas Matthew Watson
Hudson Sean Murray
Leven David Seddon
Trooper Paul Stonehouse
Director Jessica Dromgoole
Director Sasha Yevtushenko
Producer Jessica Dromgoole
Producer Sasha Yevtushenko

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Jul 2013 15:00
  • Sat 20 Jul 2013 21:00

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