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All the World's a Globe: Episode 4: From Scythians to Shakespeare

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Episode 4

Episode 4: From Scythians to Shakespeare

From Scythians to Shakespeare

BBC Radio 4 Extra - All the World's a Globe, From Scythians to Shakespeare

From Vikings to Normans, the National Theatre of Brent present their history of Earth.

From Vikings to Normans, the National Theatre of Brent present their definitive history of Earth. Stars Patrick Barlow. From May 1990.

From the Scythians to the Crusades.   

The history of mankind from the first amoeba to the Second World War.

Presented by the entire cast of the National Theatre of Brent - Desmond Olivier Dingle and Wallace, aided by Mr Barker. 

With guest star Juliet Stevenson. 

Written by Patrick Barlow, with additional material by Jim Broadbent and Martin Duncan. 

With thanks to 

Patrick Barlow
Jim Broadbent
Martin Duncan

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990.

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The underwhelming story of life on Earth. Starring Jim Broadbent

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