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The Tree of Strife: A BBC Radio 4 Icelandic Saga full-cast dramatisation
An epic BBC historical drama based on Iceland's famous saga of tragedy, heroism and fate Written by an anonymous storyteller in the 13th Century, and describing events between 960 and 1020, Njáls saga is one of the great works of medieval literature. The longest and most celebrated of the Icelandic sagas, it deals with family honour, vengeance, and a vicious blood feud spanning almost 50 years. Based on the classic translation by Magnus Magnusson and Hermann Pálsson, this gripping dramatisation centres around two friends - the wise, learned Njal, and the brave warrior Gunnar. Gifted with the ability to see into the future, Njal can foretell his own death - but he is powerless to stunt the growth of the tree of strife that flourishes after Gunnar's betrothal to Hallgerd with the thief's eyes. Embroiled in his wife's intrigues, Gunnar is caught in a cycle of killings and revenge - and as Njal's sons are drawn into this web of violence, tragedy ensues. Bound by ties of blood, and unable to escape their destiny, Gunnar, Njal, and their descendants seem doomed to an endless vendetta. Even the coming of a new faith, Christianity, fails to halt the conflict- and as brother turns upon brother, will peace ever be restored? Adapted by veteran dramatist David Wade, this gripping tale vividly evokes Iceland's heroic age. Thronged with action, passion, power struggles and prophetic dreams, it features a host of vividly-drawn characters, and stars Bernard Hepton as Njal, Struan Rodger as Gunnar and Maureen O'Brien as Hallgerd. Production credits Dramatised by David Wade from a translation by Magnus Magnusson and Herman Palsson Music by David Chilton and Nick Russell-Pavier Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Cast Narrators - Norman Rodway & Barbara Jefford Njal Thorgeirsson - Bernard Hepton Gunnar Hámundarson- Struan Rodger Hallgerd Long-Legs- Maureen O'Brien Ahdli/Thorgeir Otkelsson - Ian Targett Bergthóra, Njal's wife - Maggie McCarthy Unn - Anna Cropper Skarphedin Njalsson - Robert Glenister Helgi Njalsson/Otkel Skarfsson - Vincent Brimble Greem Njalsson - Andrew Branch Brynjolv/Hoskuld Dala-Kollsson/Gayrmund - John Bull Hrut Herjolfsson/Ketill/Thorgeir - David King Kolskegg Gunnarsson - David Goudge Thord Freemansson/Hocni Gunnarsson - Paul Downing Thrain Sigfusson - John Church Mord Valgardsson - Shaun Prendegast Valgard the Grey - John Moffatt Hoskuld Thrainsson - Jonathan Tafler Hildigunn - Victoria Carling Sigmundt/Skammkel/Gudmund - Brian Millar Skjold/Law Speaker - Donald Gee Asgnmr Ellioa-Grimsson/Thorgeir - Alan Barker Flosi Thordarson - Crawford Logan Kari Solumndarson - Jimmy Yuill Kawl/Bjorn the White/Melkov - Ken Cumberlidge Thorgardh/Bjorn's wife - Alice Arnold Halvard/Thorgeir Skorargeir- Joe Dunlop Greeman - Drew Branch With Sam Bennett, Simon Linnell, Joan Matheson, Danny Schiller and Joan Walker First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 17-18 February 1990 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
David Wade (Author), Barbara Jefford, Bernard Hepton, Full Cast, Maggie Mccarthy, Maureen O'brien, Norman Rodway, Robert Glenister, Struan Rodger (Narrator)
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Queen Lucia: The BBC Radio 4 dramatisation
Barbara Jefford is the hilariously outrageous Lucia in this BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of the novel by E.F. Benson. Lucia is the uncrowned queen of 1920s provincial society, the Everest of social climbers and the most delicious of snobs. In the pastoral serenity of the village of Riseholme, Lucia and her unforgettable cronies face up to an Indian guru, spiritualism and a cultural usurper. E.F. Benson's wickedly witty satires on the rivalries of English middle-class life have elevated Lucia's extravagant exploits to cult comedy status.
Aubrey Woods, E F Benson (Author), , Barbara Jefford, Full Cast, Jonathan Cecil (Narrator)
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Scummow Things Washed Up By The Sea
When a delirious Irishman arrives in a Cornish harbour, baker Mary Kneebone takes him in, and soon the sick and gullible are queuing at her door. A wry comedy about faith, love and redemption from outstanding Cornish playwright Annamaria Murphy. Starring Mary Woodvine, Barbara Jefford, Stephen Hogan, Alison Pettit, John O'Mahony and Charles Barnecut. First broadcast: BBC Radio 4, 25 March 2010.
Annamaria Murphy (Author), Alison Pettit, Barbara Jefford, Charles Barnecut, John O'Mahony, Mary Woodvine, Stephen Hogan (Narrator)
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