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The Lengthening Shadow

Episode 5 of 6

Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Murder and betrayal threaten to undermine all that Arthur holds dear.

Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter.

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Sep 2018 03:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Arthur Paul Ready
Merlyn David Warner
Guenever Lyndsey Marshal
Lancelot Alex Waldmann
Mordred Joel MacCormack
Elaine Hannah Genesius
Gawaine Shaun Mason
Kay Paul Heath
Gareth Monty d'Inverno
Agravaine Ian Conningham
Dame Brisen Elaine Claxton
Uncle Dap Sam Dale
Holy Woman Roslyn Hill
Author TH White
Adaptor Brian Sibley
Director Gemma Jenkins
Director Marc Beeby
Director David Hunter

Broadcasts

  • Sun 7 Dec 2014 15:00
  • Sat 13 Dec 2014 21:00
  • Fri 28 Sep 2018 10:00
  • Fri 28 Sep 2018 15:00
  • Sat 29 Sep 2018 03:00

Le Morte d'Arthur

Brian Sibley, dramatist of The Once and Future King, explores its lasting resonance.