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4. The Coronation and the Comet

Episode 4 of 5

A funeral and coronation take place on the same day. Christopher Eccleston stars in an oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Following the death of Edward, the streets are thronged with both mourners and celebrants.

This is due to the funeral and coronation taking place on the same day.

An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young.

Harold ... Christopher Eccleston
William ... Stephen Dillane
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Messenger ... Andrew Tiernan
Servant ... Sean McKenzie
Shovewoman ... Linda Bassett
Shovewoman's boy ... Philip Dowling

Music by Harvey Brough

Associate Producer Kate Valentine

Produced and directed by Kate Rowland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.

15 minutes

On radio

Thu 17 Sep 202608:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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