Episode 4
Elizabeth starts practising writing her journal, but Sam disapproves of her writing things down before they happen. Stars Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways.
Elizabeth starts practising writing her travel journal but Sam disapproves of her writing things down before they happen. Sam's attempt to become a candidate for Parliament is thwarted by rumours that his biggest supporter, the Duke of York, is to convert to Catholicism. Elizabeth spies Debs Willet through the window of the glove shop and feels faint. But all is forgotten as they set off happily on their journey together to Holland and France.
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
Production Co-Ordinator: Willa King
A 大象传媒/Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sam | Kris Marshall |
| Elizabeth | Katherine Jakeways |
| Will | John Biddle |
| Mrs Bilby | Lynne Seymour |
| Passerby | Eiry Thomas |
| Debs | Aimee-Ffion Edwards |
| Director | Kate McAll |
| Producer | Kate McAll |
| Adaptor | Hattie Naylor |
| Author | Samuel Pepys |
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Thu 7 Aug 2014 10:45大象传媒 Radio 4 FM- Thu 7 Aug 2014 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
- Thu 16 Oct 2014 14:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 17 Oct 2014 00:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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