Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 280,259 playable programmes from the BBC

Classic Serial: The Name of the Rose

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

1/2. Umberto Eco's enigmatic murder mystery charts seven fateful days in the life of a medieval abbey in Italy. As monks from all over Europe gather to resolve the power struggle between the pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, a young monk is found dead. The Abbot fears either murder or witchcraft and asks William of Baskerville to investigate. Dramatised by Chris Dolan.
Other parts played by members of the cast
Producer/Director Bruce Young Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Dramatised By:
Chris Dolan.
William of Baskerville:
David Hayman
Old Adso:
Andrew Sachs
YoungAdso:
Nick Underwood
Abbot:
Crawford Logan
Jorge:
Jim Norton
Bernard:
Christian Rodska
Severinus:
Brian Pettlfer
Nicholas:
Sean Scanlan
Malachi:
Nell McKlnven
Salvatore:
Mark McDonnell
Berengar:
Cara Kelly
Benno:
John Kielty
Adelmo John:
Paul Hurley
Venantius:
Simon Talt
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More