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Episode 4

The Dutch have entered the Thames, so Sam sends his wife to the country to hide the family gold. Stars Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways.

1667. The Dutch have entered the Thames. Sam sends his wife and his father to the country with his gold and tells them to bury it at night - then is furious when he finds they've done it in daylight. Mrs Lane sends a letter telling Sam she's pregnant. Elizabeth complains that Sam is always out and she never sees him - he tweaks her nose during a heated argument. Peace is made with the Dutch.
Adapted by Hattie Naylor.

Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye 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.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 3 Oct 2014 00:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Samuel Pepys Kris Marshall
Elizabeth Pepys Katherine Jakeways
Will John Biddle
John Pepys Stephen Marzella
Landlord Ewan Bailey
Seaman Matthew Gravelle
Mrs Lane Eiry Thomas
Lord Brouncker Tim McMullan
Director Kate McAll
Producer Kate McAll
Writer Hattie Naylor

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Aug 2013 10:45
  • Thu 8 Aug 2013 19:45
  • Thu 2 Oct 2014 14:30
  • Fri 3 Oct 2014 00:30

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