Programme Index

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 4^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. King Richard II risks rebellion. Stars Derek Jacobi.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 15: Joan of Arc

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 18^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. The French triumph in war. Or do they? Starring Colin Baker.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 26: Elizabeth

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Jun 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Jun 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton concludes the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Henry VIII remarries. Stars Sir John Gielgud.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 19: A Paper Crown

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 24^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates a playwrights' take on the English Crown. Rival royals clash. Stars Ian Ogilvy and Dame Peggy Ashcroft.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 20: Warwick The Kingmaker

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 25^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 26^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Edward IV faces his rivals. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 25: Divorce

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Jun 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Jun 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Henry VIII desires a male heir. Stars Diana Rigg.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 12: Tennis Balls

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 15^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 16^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. The new king is insulted by the French. Stars Martin Jarvis.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 7: Victims

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 8^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 9^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' account of the English Crown. A new King rules. Stars Derek Jacobi and Martin Jarvis.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 4: The Black Prince

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 3^rd May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. War between England and France. Stars Michael Redgrave.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 24: The Pretender

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 31^st May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 1^st Jun 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Henry VII defends his crown. Stars Brian Cox.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 6: King of Snow

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 7^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 8^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. King Richard II must face his doom. Stars Derek Jacobi.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 21: The Tower

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 28^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. Brutal Richard stars plotting. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 22: The Little Princes

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 29^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. Richard of York's plans bear fruit. Stars Ian Ogilvy.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 23: Ghosts

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 30^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 31^st May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Richard III's rule is challenged. Stars Peggy Ashcroft.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 9: Rebellion

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 10^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Henry IV clashes with his rivals. Stars Robert Hardy.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 3: Obsession

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. A countess distracts Edward III. Stars Keith Michell.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 13: Harfleur

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 16^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 17^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. France is now in the King's sights. Starring Martin Jarvis.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 14: St. Crispin's Day

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 17^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 18^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. Two nations clash in fierce battle. Starring Martin Jarvis.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 10: Corruption

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 11^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. Falstaff gathers a very small army. Stars Billie Whitelaw.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series

Vivat Rex

Episode 8: Vulgar Company

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 9^th May 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th May 2012, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' story of the English Crown. Falstaff appears. Stars Martin Jarvis and June Whitfield.

Genres

DramaHistorical

Series