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Drama on 3: The Tragedy of King Richard III

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

by William Shakespeare.
Douglas Henshall stars as the hunchback Duke of Gloucester, intent on seizing the throne of England from his young nephews, in this new production of one of the bard's most popular plays.

Contributors

Author:
William Shakespeare
Original music composed and realised by:
David Pickvance
Director:
Marc Beeby
Richard, Duke of Gloucester:
Douglas Henshall
Buckingham:
Ben Miles
Richmond:
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Lady Anne:
Jasmine Hyde
Queen Elizabeth:
Anastasia Hille
Duchess of York:
Geraldine James
Margaret:
Barbara Jefford
Clarence:
Michael Maloney
King Edward:
Mark Bazeley
Hastings:
Paul Bentall
Lord Stanley:
John Rowe
First murderer:
Jonathan Keeble
Second murderer:
Stephen Critchlow
Tyrell:
Ewan Bailey
Dorset:
Stuart Bunce
Grey:
Chris Moran
Lovel:
Damian Lynch
York:
Rory Copus
Edward:
Alex Green
First citizen:
Rachel Atkins
Second citizen:
Cherie Taylor-Battiste
Third citizen:
Frances Jeater
Lord Mayor:
Loan Meredith
Brackenbury:
Gerard McDermott
Cardinal:
Peter Marinker
Ratcliff:
Declan Wilson
Source: Radio Times

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