Samson Agonistes
By John Milton and adapted for radio and directed by John Tydeman. A new production of Milton's dramatic poem, for Radio 3's Milton 400th anniversary celebrations. NB: Finishes at 10.05 pm
By John Milton and adapted for radio and directed by John Tydeman.
A new production of Milton's dramatic poem, originally published in 1671, as part of Radio 3's celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the poet's birth.
Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the chorus commenting on the action, the play follows the biblical story of the blind Samson wreaking his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him.
Samson ...... Iain Glen
Manoa ...... David de Keyser
Dalila ...... Samantha Bond
Harapha ...... Philip Madoc
Public Officer ...... Matthew Morgan
Messenger ...... Michael Maloney
Chorus 1 ...... Tim Bentinck
Chorus 2 ...... Simon Treves
Chorus 3 ...... Sean Barrett
Directed by John Tydeman.
NB: Finishes at 10.05 pm
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- Sun 14 Dec 2008 20:15成人快手 Radio 3