David Buck - Barnsdale Wake
King Richard I hears ballad singers recall tales of Robin Hood. Will he be able to capture a legend? Stars Bernard Hill.
In the heart of an English forest, King Richard I is encamped with a group of soldiers, prior to moving against a hunted enemy. To entertain his men, he orders two of his ballad singers to recount tales and legends of Robin Hood.
A Ballad play of the life and times of Robin Hood by David Buck.
Robin Hood ...... Bernard Hill
King Richard ...... Julian Glover
Prentis ...... David Timson
Serjeant ...... John Hollis
Blundel ...... Denis Quilley
Boy ...... Simon Hunt
Little John ...... Nigel Graham
Will Scarlet ...... Henry Stamper
Alan-a-Dale ...... Nigel Anthony
Friar ...... Alan Dudley
Much ...... Timothy Bateson
Characters in Ballads:
Bishop of Hereford ...... Timothy Bateson
Bishop of Pontefract ...... Steve Hodson
Scarlock ...... David Peart
Much ...... James Bryce
The Sheriff ...... Michael Bilton
Monk/Foster ...... Peter Tuddenham
Prioress ...... Simon Hunt
Music by Jim Parker.
Musicians: Francis Baines, Philip Thorby and Christopher Wilson
Director: Martin Jenkins.
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in January 1983.
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