4. The Coronation and the Comet

Following the death of Edward, the streets are thronged with both mourners and celebrants.

This is due to the funeral and coronation taking place on the same day.

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

Harold ... Christopher Eccleston
William ... Stephen Dillane
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Messenger ... Andrew Tiernan
Servant ... Sean McKenzie
Shovewoman ... Linda Bassett
Shovewoman's boy ... Philip Dowling

Music by Harvey Brough

Associate Producer Kate Valentine

Director: Kate Rowland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.