Vivat Rex: Volume One (Dramatisation)

Richard Burton narrates the iconic BBC radio series "Vivat Rex," chronicling 225 years of the English Crown from 1307 to the birth of Elizabeth I, available on Audible for the first time. This landmark drama, originally aired in 1977, features a stellar cast including John Hurt, Derek Jacobi, and Michael Redgrave, and combines adaptations from Shakespeare and his contemporaries with a captivating musical score by Christopher Whelen. The collection includes the first 13 instalments, along with bonus interviews with the creators and cast.