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5. The Building of Boats

Episode 5 of 5

The King of Norway invades the north of England. Stephen Dillane stars in an oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry.

In France the Normans prepare to set sail for England, building a fleet on an unparalleled scale.

Meanwhile Harold has been fighting the King of Norway in the north of England.

An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young.

William ... Stephen Dillane
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Father (Carpenter) ... Stephen Boxer
French Soldier ... Kevin McMonagle
French Sailor ... Treva Etienne
Carpenter's Son ... Ike Hamilton

Music by Harvey Brough

Associate Producer Kate Valentine

Produced and directed by Kate Rowland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.

15 minutes

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Fri 18 Sep 202608:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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