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Drama on 3: Shakespeare's Richard III

Shakespeare's Richard III

15/02/2004

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Douglas Henshall stars as Shakespeare's villain. With original music by David Pickvance.

One of Shakespeare's most popular plays, featuring his most charismatic villain. With Douglas Henshall, Ben Miles and Anastasia Hille. Original music by David Pickvance.

A production of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays featuring his most charismatic villain. 

Richard, Duke of Gloucester..... Douglas Henshall
Buckingham ..... Ben Miles
Queen Elizabeth ..... Anastasia Hille
Duchess of York ..... Geraldine James
Margaret ..... Barbara Jefford
Lady Anne ..... Jasmine Hyde
Clarence ..... Michael Maloney
King Edward ..... Mark Bazeley
Richmond ..... Geoffrey Streatfield
Lord Stanley ..... John Rowe
Hastings ..... Paul Bentall
First murderer ..... Jonathan Keeble
Second murderer ..... Stephen Critchlow
Tyrell ..... Ewan Bailey
Dorset ..... Stuart Bunce
Grey ..... Chris Moran
Lovel ..... Damian Lynch
York ..... Rory Copus
Edward ..... Alex Green
First citizen ..... Rachel Atkins
Second citizen ..... Cherie Taylor-Battiste
Third citizen ..... Frances Jeater
Lord Mayor ..... Ioan Meredith
Brackenbury ..... Gerard McDermott
Cardinal ..... Peter Marinker
Ratcliff ..... Declan Wilson

Original music composed and realised by David Pickvance.
Directed by Marc Beeby

First broadcast in February 2004.

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