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The Sword in the Stone

Episode 3: Wart and the Hawks

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 25^th Jun 1939, 17:20 on National Programme

Marianne Helweg's adaptation of T H White's novel. Featuring music composed by Benjamin Britten and performed by the BBC Orchestra/Leslie Woodgate. First transmitted in 1939. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: John Cheatle
Author:: TH White
Composer:: Benjamin Britten
Adaptor:: Marianne Helweg
Wart:: Robin Maule
Merlyn the Magician:: Robert Farquharson
Peregrine:: Margaret Yarde

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The Sword in the Stone

Source: BBC Online

The Sword in the Stone

Duration: 1 hour, 16 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 2^nd Jan 2009, 11:05 on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Apr 2015, 08:25 on BBC Two HD

Animated fantasy detailing the boyhood of King Arthur, telling how the ordinary youngster meets Merlin the magician and gets a taste of his magic before heading to London. Show more

Contributors

Voice of Merlin:: Karl Swenson
Voice of Arthur:: Rickie Sorensen
Voice of Sir Ector/Narrator:: Sebastian Cabot
Voice of Archimedes:: Junius Matthews
Voice of Wart:: Robert Reitherman
Voice of Little Girl Squirrel:: Ginny Tyler
Voice of Wart:: Richard Reitherman
Voice of Kay:: Norman Alden
Voice of Granny Squirrel/Madam Mim:: Martha Wentworth
Voice of Sir Pelinore:: Alan Napier
Voice of Knight at Tournament:: Thurl Ravenscroft
Director:: Wolfgang Reitherman
Producer:: Walt Disney
Writer:: Bill Peet
Author:: TH White

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DramaSciFi & Fantasy

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Source: BBC Online

Camelot

Duration: 2 hours, 48 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 15^th Nov 2008, 14:05 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th May 2017, 13:30 on BBC Two HD

Musical based on the legend of King Arthur. The peaceful and chivalrous order of Camelot is threatened when the dashing Lancelot has an affair with King Arthur's wife, Guinevere. Show more

Contributors

King Arthur:: Richard Harris
Guenevere:: Vanessa Redgrave
Lancelot Du Lac:: Franco Nero
Mordred:: David Hemmings
King Pellinore:: Lionel Jeffries
Merlyn:: Laurence Naismith
Dap:: Pierre Olaf
Lady Clarinda:: Estelle Winwood
Sir Lionel:: Gary Marshal
Writer:: Alan Jay Lerner
Author:: TH White
Director:: Joshua Logan
Producer:: Jack L Warner
Producer:: Joel Freeman

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DramaMusical

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Films

Source: BBC Online

The Once and Future King

Episode 1: The Coming of Merlyn

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 9^th Nov 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. England is in turmoil. On the night before a decisive battle, Merlyn and King Arthur are wondering why? Stars David Warner. From November 2014. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Wart:: Edward Bracey
Young Kay:: Ethan Hammer
Archimedes:: Bruce Alexander
Sir Ector:: Michael Bertenshaw
Guenever:: Lyndsey Marshal
Sir Kay:: Paul Heath
Lyo-Lyok:: Elaine Claxton
The Ant Controller:: Jane Slavin
Tom the Page:: Monty d'Inverno
Mustard Pot:: Bettrys Jones
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

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The Once and Future King

Source: BBC Online

The Once and Future King

Episode 2: The Sword in the Stone

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 16^th Nov 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Wart's remarkable education at the hands of wizard Merlyn draws to a close. Stars David Warner, Paul Ready and Edward Bracey. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Wart:: Edward Bracey
Archimedes:: Bruce Alexander
Sir Ector:: Michael Bertenshaw
Kay:: Paul Heath
King Pellinore:: Sam Dale
Sir Grummore Grummursum:: David Acton
Lancelot:: Alex Waldmann
The Pike:: Shaun Mason
Badger:: Elaine Claxton
Sergeant-at-Arms:: Ian Conningham
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

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The Once and Future King

Source: BBC Online

The Once and Future King

Episode 3: The Queen of Air and Darkness

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd Nov 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Rebels challenge Arthur's claim to the throne. As war approaches, darker motives for bringing him down emerge. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Queen Morgause:: Kate Fleetwood
King Lot:: Michael Bertenshaw
Archimedes:: Bruce Alexander
Kay:: Paul Heath
Wart:: Edward Bracey
Young Kay:: Ethan Hammer
Gawaine:: Shaun Mason
Young Gareth:: Roslyn Hill
Sir Kay:: Paul Heath
Madam Mim:: Jane Slavin
Herald:: Ian Conningham
Page:: Monty d'Inverno
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

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The Once and Future King

Source: BBC Online

The Once and Future King

Episode 4: The Ill-Made Knight

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Nov 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Full of zeal for Arthur's new chivalric order, Lancelot rides into Camelot. Starring Paul Ready and Alex Waldmann. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Guenever:: Lyndsey Marshal
Lancelot:: Alex Waldmann
Uncle Dap:: Sam Dale
Elaine:: Hannah Genesius
Agnes:: Roslyn Hill
Nimue:: Bettrys Jones
Old Man:: David Acton
Old Woman:: Elaine Claxton
Morgana Le Fay:: Jane Slavin
Knight:: David Acton
Knight:: Shaun Mason
Knight:: Ian Conningham
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

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The Once and Future King

Source: BBC Online

The Once and Future King

Episode 5: The Lengthening Shadow

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 7^th Dec 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Murder and betrayal threaten to undermine all that Arthur holds dear. The Round Table's survival is in peril. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Guenever:: Lyndsey Marshal
Lancelot:: Alex Waldmann
Mordred:: Joel MacCormack
Elaine:: Hannah Genesius
Gawaine:: Shaun Mason
Kay:: Paul Heath
Gareth:: Monty d'Inverno
Agravaine:: Ian Conningham
Dame Brisen:: Elaine Claxton
Uncle Dap:: Sam Dale
Holy Woman:: Roslyn Hill
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

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The Once and Future King

Source: BBC Online

The Once and Future King

Episode 6: The Candle in the Wind

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 14^th Dec 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Oct 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mordred uses Arthur's new laws against him, and long-held secrets are exposed. Starring Joel MacCormack and Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Guenever:: Lyndsey Marshal
Lancelot:: Alex Waldmann
Mordred:: Joel MacCormack
Elaine:: Hannah Genesius
Gawaine:: Shaun Mason
Gareth:: Monty d'Inverno
Agravaine:: Ian Conningham
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

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The Once and Future King

Source: BBC Online

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