Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage & Jeff Young (Omnibus)

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

As the Bayeux Tapestry is loaned from France to the British Museum, London, 4 Extra broadcasts an oral dramatisation of the work by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young.

Harold arrives in Bosham and the air is full of speculation as they wait for a sailing wind.

Omnibus of the first five of six episodes.

Harold ... Christopher Eccleston
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Messenger ... Andrew Tiernan
Servant ... Sean McKenzie
William ... Stephen Dillane
Cleric ... Stephen Boxer
Horseman 1 ... Kevin McMonagle
Horseman 2 ... Treva Etienne
Aelfgyva ... Rosie Cavaliero
Little Man ... Andy Wear
Dogman ... Thomas Arnold
Edith ... Linda Bassett
Mourner ... Rosie Cavaliero
Dogman ... Thomas Arnold
Doctor ... Terence Edmond
Embalmer ... Alex Trinder
Shovewoman ... Linda Bassett
Shovewoman's boy ... Philip Dowling
Father (Carpenter) ... Stephen Boxer
French Soldier ... Kevin McMonagle
French Sailor ... Treva Etienne
Carpenter's Son ... Ike Hamilton

Music by Harvey Brough

Associate Producer: Kate Valentine

Produced and directed by Kate Rowland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.