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Series 2

The Prophecy

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

In medieval Scotland, a pair of soldiers fleeing their own regiment, come face-to-face with a trio of witches on a desolate moor.

One of them receives a prophecy that he will become King of Scotland. It's a classic case of mistaken identity.

Comedy troupe Peepolykus assume the roles of minor characters in great works of fiction and derail the plot through their hapless buffoonery.

Written by Richard Katz and John Nicholson.

Javier ....... Javier Marzan
Macbeth ....... John Dougall
Lady Macbeth ....... Emma Fielding
Banquo ....... John Nicholson
Duncan ....... David Sterne
Witch ....... Sanchia McCormack
Witch ....... Chetna Pandya
Witch ....... Nicola Ferguson
Messenger ....... Nicholas Murchie
Soldier ....... Finlay Robertson
Soldier ....... David Sturzaker

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017. Show less

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