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Free Thinking

Britten and Radio.

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

BBC historian David Hendy, poet Glyn Maxwell, biographer Kate Kennedy and Lucy Walker of the Britten-Pears Foundation explore Britten's relationship with radio and television. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Philip Dodd
Interviewed Guest:
Glyn Maxwell
Interviewed Guest:
David Hendy
Interviewed Guest:
Kate Kennedy
Interviewed Guest:
Lucy Walker
Producer:
Fiona McLean

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

The swordsman, philosopher and poet has one huge problem that's as plain as the nose on his face. Starring Tom Burke. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart. His wooing needs help. Edmond Rostand's classic play adapted by Glyn Maxwell. Stars Emily Pithon. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

Poet Cyrano wonders if he’s too ugly to be loved, while his rival Christian lacks a way with words! Stars Kieran Hodgson. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

Cyrano heads to war at the Siege of Arras, still in love with Roxanne, who’s pining for new cadet Christian. Rostand's classic tale adapted by poet Glyn Maxwell. Stars Tom Burke. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

Years have passed and Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed? Poet Glyn Maxwell's adaptation of Rostand's tale starring Tom Burke. Show more

Contributors

Cyrano:
Tom Burke
Mother Superior:
Emily Pithon
Sgt Carbonne:
Jonathan Keeble
De Guiche:
Conrad Nelson
Christian:
Kieran Hodgson
Ragueneau:
Roger Morlidge
Adaptor:
Glyn Maxwell
Director:
Susan Roberts