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Drama on 3: For the Time Being:a Christmas Oratorio

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

A modern mystery cycle by WH Auden that reinterprets faith for those exposed to the horror of the Second World War and anticipates next year's celebration of Auden's centenary.
Music by Lucinda Mason Brown ; Producer Jessica Dromgoole

Contributors

Music By:
Lucinda Mason Brown
Producer:
Jessica Dromgoole
Narrator:
Rufus Sewell
Mary:
Emma Noakes
Joseph:
John Dougall
Gabriel:
Salkat Ahamed
Herod:
Joseph Kloska
Wise Man 1:
John Rowe
Wise Man 2:
Rudolph Walker
Wise Man 3:
Peter Marinker
Shepherd 1:
Gerard McDermott
Shepherd 2:
Mark Straker
Shepherd 3:
Paul Richard Biggin
Rachel:
Bethan Walker
Fugal-Chorus:
Tracy Wiles
Recitative:
Damian Lynch
Child:
Grainne Hails
Source: Radio Times

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