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In The Civil War, 1646

Prologue - An account of affairs leading up to the action

Scene 1 - Guard Room of Cardiff Castle on the morning of Monday, February 16, 1646
Characters:
Drum-major Leweas
Sergeant Pew
Corporal Williams
Corporal Adams
Corporal Leyshon
Pikemen and Musketeers

Scene 2 - Officers' Quarters in Cardiff Castle on the same day-a little later
Characters:
Colonel Prichard, Governor of the Castle
Mrs. Prichard, his wife
Colonel Leyton
Mrs. Leyton, his wife
Captain Gwyn Ensign Powell
Ensign Matthews
Cornet Owen
Mr. Obndiah Jones, a Minister
Mrs. Patience Jones, the Minister's wife
Ensign Tuberville, a Royalist
A Drummer

Scene 3 - The Castle Walls at 5 o'clock on the evening of the same day
Characters:
Officers and men as in Scene 2

Incidental music by the National Orchestra of Wales
Conducted by Warwick Braithwaite
Songs of the period by Edith Williams (Soprano), Tom Thomas (Baritone)

(to 23.00)

Contributors

Musicians:
The National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor:
Warwick Braithwaite
Soprano:
Edith Williams
Baritone:
Tom Thomas

5WA Cardiff

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More