A dramatic poem by Robert Browning
An abridged version in nine parts
Part 2 (from Books 2, 3. and 4)

Marius Goring as 'Half-Rome'
James McKechnie as 'The Other Half-Rome'
Hugh Burden as 'Tertium Quid'

'Half-Rome' speaks the day alter the murder and ' finds much excuse tor Guido. His opinion is coloured by jealousy of his own wife.
'The Other Half-Rome,' speaking the next day, has found his way to the hospital cell where Pompilia lies dying. Her beauty and calm of spirit move him to speak in her defence.
'Tertium Quid,' two days later, makes his account of the murder an opportunity to demonstrate his shrewdness and turn of elegant phrase to a distinguished audience in the hope of personal advantage.