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Arthur: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama Series

Ben Whishaw and Philip Glenister star in these six plays telling the story of the fabled 5th Century king. Britain, 493 AD. When 17-year-old stable boy Arran is visited by Merlin, he is forced to confront his true origins and seize his destiny. Pulling the sword from the stone, he is proclaimed King Arthur – but the tribal leaders refuse to acknowledge him, and the country is plunged into civil war. With Merlin’s help, Arthur travels to the Sacred Grove, where the Lady of the Lake presents him with the magical sword Excalibur. Seven years later, Arthur holds court at Camelot, ruling as King with his Queen, Gwenfar, by his side. The kingdom is at peace – but this fragile stability cannot last, and Arthur’s attempts to usher in a new golden age are thwarted by rebellion, betrayal, treason and his own fatal human weakness… Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Steve May, these gripping plays take in all the famous Arthurian legends, from Lanslot’s tryst with Gwenfar to the quest for the Holy Grail. Ben Whishaw and Philip Glenister star as Arthur, with Ian McDiarmid as Merlin, Jane Lapotaire as Morgan, Eve Myles as Gwenfar and Andrew Scarborough as Lanslot. Production credits Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Steve May Directed by Gordon House Produced by Gordon House and Jeremy Mortimer Music by Zbigniew Preisner, with additional music by Lucinda Mason Brown Cast Morgan – Jane Lapotaire Arthur – Ben Whishaw/Philip Glenister Merlin – Ian McDiarmid Young Morgan – Eve Best Gaura – Pam Ferris Ector – James Laurenson Keir – Nicholas Boulton Bryce – Christian Rodska Kerwyn/Vespan – Stephen Hogan Soldiers – Damian Lynch, Robert Hastie & Jason Chan Bedvere – Shaun Dooley Lot – Clive Russell Rhyannon – Emily Wachter Aidan – Phillip Fox Young Gwenfar – Alice Ford Gwenfar – Eve Myles Leodegrance – Phillip Joseph Bors/Servant – Robert Hastie Maura – Alex Tregear Lanslot – Andrew Scarborough Elaine – Kaye Wragg King Pellyn – Gerard McDermott Mordred – Stuart McLoughlin Galhot – Liam Garrlgan Ossa – Damian Lynch First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 22 October-26 November 2004 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Sebastian Baczkiewicz, Steve May (Author), Ben Whishaw, Damian Lynch, Eve Best, Full Cast, Ian McDiarmid, Jane Lapotaire, Pam Ferris, Philip Glenister, Shaun Dooley (Narrator)

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Brief Answers to the Big Questions

The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind. Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein, known both for his groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology and for his mischievous sense of humor. He educated millions of readers about the origins of the universe and the nature of black holes, and inspired millions more by defying a terrifying early prognosis of ALS, which originally gave him only two years to live. In later life he could communicate only by using a few facial muscles, but he continued to advance his field and serve as a revered voice on social and humanitarian issues. Hawking not only unraveled some of the universe's greatest mysteries but also believed science plays a critical role in fixing problems here on Earth. Now, as we face immense challenges on our planet-including climate change, the threat of nuclear war, and the development of artificial intelligence-he turns his attention to the most urgent issues facing us. Will humanity survive? Should we colonize space? Does God exist? ​​These are just a few of the questions Hawking addresses in this wide-ranging, passionately argued final book from one of the greatest minds in history. Featuring a foreword by Eddie Redmayne, who won an Oscar playing Stephen Hawking, an introduction by Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne, and an afterword from Hawking's daughter, Lucy, Brief Answers to the Big Questions is a brilliant last message to the world.

Stephen Hawking (Author), Ben Whishaw (Narrator)

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