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15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5

Kris Marshall

Katherine Jakeways

Sarah Ovens

John Biddle

Ewan Bailey

Bethan Walker

Matthew Gravelle

Eiry Thomas

Kate McAll

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5: Episode 5

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Episode 5

The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5, Episode 5

The Pepys household see the launch of the Royal Catherine, and the year ends with a row.

The Pepys household see the launch of the Royal Catherine, and the year ends with a row for Sam and Elizabeth. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways.

Pepys and his household rise early to go and see the King launch the Royal Catherine. Sam begins another affair and his current mistress, Mrs Lane, begs for his help. The year ends badly when Sam and Elizabeth have a bitter row that ends in violence. 

Cast: Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall, Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways, Bessie - Sarah Ovens, Will - John Biddle, King Charles and his brother the Duke of York - Ewan Bailey, Mrs Bagwell - Bethan Walker, Llewellyn - Matthew Gravelle, Mrs Lane - Eiry Thomas.

Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While You May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. 

Historical consultant: Liza Picard

Sound by Nigel Lewis

A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.

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