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The Sword in the Stone

Episode 2 of 6

Brian Sibley's dramatisation of T. H. White's classic retelling of the King Arthur story continues. Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.

Original music by Elizabeth Purnell
Directors: Gemma Jenkins, Marc Beeby and David Hunter.

58 minutes

Last on

Wed 26 Sep 2018 03:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
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

Broadcasts

  • Sun 16 Nov 2014 15:00
  • Sat 22 Nov 2014 21:00
  • Tue 25 Sep 2018 10:00
  • Tue 25 Sep 2018 15:00
  • Wed 26 Sep 2018 03:00

Le Morte d'Arthur

Brian Sibley, dramatist of The Once and Future King, explores its lasting resonance.