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Afternoon Play: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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It's Christmas in Camelot, and the festivities of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table are disrupted by the appearance of a green knight. He lays down a challenge - a test of courage and heart - that is accepted by Sir Gawain, Arthur's nephew.
Simon Armitage 's translation of the medieval verse romance is narrated by Ian McKellen.
With specially composed music by Gary Yershon.
Producer Susan Roberts
From Middle-Earth to Middle English: page 129

Contributors

Writer:
Simon Armitage
Music Composed By:
Gary Yershon
Producer:
Susan Roberts
Narrator:
Ian McKellen
Sir Gawain:
Samuel West
The Green Knight/Sir Bertilak:
David Fleeshman
Bertilak's wife:
Deborah McAndrew
Arthur/Servant:
Conrad Nelson
Source: Radio Times

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