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4 Extra Debut. Harold arrives in Bosham. An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Starring Christopher Eccleston.

**** Part of 4 Extra’s carefully-woven collection to mark The Bayeux Tapestry being on display at London’s British Museum until Summer 2027

An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Harold arrives in Bosham and the air is full of speculation as they wait for a sailing wind.

Written in six parts by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young.

Harold ... Christopher Eccleston
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Messenger ... Andrew Tiernan
Servant ... Sean McKenzie

Music by Harvey Brough

Associate Producer Kate Valentine

Director: Kate Rowland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.

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