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3. The Missing Melody

With the king away, Kirsten can play. Court life is full of tempestuousness, passion and frustration. Stars Frances Barber.

With the king away, Kirsten can play.

Life at the Danish court in 1629 is revealed in all its tempestuousness, passion and frustration.

Novel by Rose Tremain

Adapted by Penny Leicester

Narrated by Nicholas Farrell and Sian Thomas

Kirsten Munk .... Frances Barber
Francesca .... Stella Gonet
Emilia .... Eleanor Tremain
King .... David Timson
Peter .... Robert Harper
Queen .... Elizabeth Bell

Producer Di Speirs

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in June 2000.

19 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 May 2025 03:45

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