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Odysseus finally returns home, disguised as a beggar by Athena until he is ready for the final confrontation with the suitors and can be reunited with his wife Penelope. Starring Tim McInnerny and Amanda Redman. Conclusion of Homer's ancient Greek epic seafaring tale. Dramatised by Simon Armitage. Odysseus .... Tim McInnerny Penelope .... Amanda Redman Telemachus .... Benedict Cumberbatch Athena .... Janet McTeer Zeus .... John Wood Eurycleia .... Mary Wimbush Eurymachus .... Jonathan Keeble Amphinomus .... Chris Pavlo Antinous .... Danny Webb Eumaeus .... Ioan Meredith Music by Gary Yershon Musicians: Keith Thompson, Martin Allen, Robin Jeffrey, Chris Lacey, Elspeth Cowey and Phil Hopkins. Singer: Jon Glover Director: Janet Whitaker First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.