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6. The Battle of Hastings

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Fear as William and Harold prepare for battle. Concluding the oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Stars Christopher Eccleston.

On the ground, there is expectation and fear as the signs of war creep ever closer.

Ordinary men on both sides prepare for battle as William and Harold line up on opposite sides for the Battle of Hastings.

The extended conclusion of the oral dramatisation of the work by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young.

Harold ... Christopher Eccleston
William ... Stephen Dillane
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Messenger ... Andrew Tiernan
French Horseman ... Sean McKenzie
Father (Carpenter) ... Stephen Boxer
French Soldier ... Kevin McMonagle
French Sailor ... Treva Etienne
Woman ... Rosie Cavaliero
Boy ... Philip Dowling
Cook ... Andy Wear
English Soldier ... Thomas Arnold
Baker ... Terence Edmond
Slaughterman ... Alex Trinder

Music by Harvey Brough

Associate Producer: Kate Valentine

Director: Kate Rowland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.

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