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The King Must Die

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by MARY RENAULT adapted for radio in 11 parts by MICHAEL BAKEWELL 8: Maiden Crao with and Receiving news of earth tremors at Kolonus,
Theseus goes there and sees a blind man being stoned: it Is KlngOedipus. The old King of Thebes has a life to give. Then, adventuring with his friend Pirithoos, Theseus lands in the cnuntry of the Amazons where he has to fight with their leader, the beautiful Hippolyta.
Music composed by CHRISTOS PITTAS
Directed by DAVID SPENSER

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Renault
Unknown:
Michael Bakewell
Composed By:
Christos Pittas
Directed By:
David Spenser
Theseus:
Gary Bond
Pirithoos:
Malcolm Stoddard
Hippolyta:
Sarah Badel
Oedipus:
Esmond Knight
Amyntor:
Alex Jennings
Gelanor:
Michael Spice
Pyilenor:
Clive Panto
Antigone:
Vanessa Porsyth
Headman,:
Peter Baldwin
Guard:
Richard Hum
Girl:
Pip Mayo
Man:
John Webb
Sailor:
Michael Jenner
Amazones:
Madi Hedd
,Amazones:
Pauline Siddle
Amazones:
Fiona Walker
Source: Radio Times

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