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Hawk Rising

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Brugg, 1230. Duke Rudolf of Habsburg is determined to become Holy Roman Emperor and to found a dynasty. But then a stranger arrives at the Castle of the Hawk as tutor to his son.

Hawk Rising: In 13th century Brugg on the Swiss border, a mysterious stranger arrives at the Castle of the Hawk. He is to be tutor to the son of Duke Rudolf of Habsburg but soon finds himself unwillingly joining the Prussian Crusade. Rudolf is determined to be elected Holy Roman Emperor, and for his son to follow suit, but that needs the support of the Pope and the Pope supports the crusade.

Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Habsburg dynasty which was to rule most of Europe - as well as much of the New World - for 600 years.

Sound design Nigel Lewis
Director Alison Hindell

大象传媒 Cymru Wales production.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Jun 2021 15:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Ibrahim Philip Arditti
Rudolf Mark Lewis Jones
Albert Kai Owen
Peter Carl Prekopp
Agnes Nia Roberts
Wenceslas Matthew McNulty
Elise Eiry Hughes
Judith Caitlin Richards
Ottokar John Telfer
Pope Alexander Stephen Hogan
Bishop Odo Ryan Early
Guard Joseph Ayre
Director Alison Hindell
Writer Mike Walker

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Jul 2018 15:00
  • Sat 12 Jun 2021 15:00