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The Eve of St Agnes by John Keats

A medieval tale of youthful passion which inspired John Keats to write his poem. Stars Michael Maloney and Robert Glenister.

A gothic fantasy in which the heroine Madeline hopes to be visited on St Agnes' Eve - according to legend - by the vision of the man she is to marry.

The story inspired the romantic poet John Keats to write his celebrated poem.

Starring Michael Maloney and Emma Fielding.

Damatised by Carey Harrison.

Keats .... Michael Maloney
Porphyro .... Robert Glenister
Madeline .... Emma Fielding
Angela .... Tessa Worsley
Beadsman .... David Calder
Baron .... Geoffrey Whitehead
Hildebrand .... Stephen Critchlow
Maurice .... Jonathan Keeble

Music specially composed by Elizabeth Parker

Director Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 1995.

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  • Fri 26 Feb 2021 10:00
  • Fri 26 Feb 2021 15:00
  • Sat 27 Feb 2021 03:00
  • Thursday 14:30
  • Thursday 20:30
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