3. Paradiso
A glorious conclusion to Dante's journey as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise. Epic poem dramatisation. Stars John Hurt.
Blake Ritson, Hattie Morahan and John Hurt star in Stephen Wyatt's dramatisation of Dante's epic poem - the story of one man's extraordinary journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise.
In Episode 3: Paradiso, Dante's spiritual journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he (Blake Ritson) is led by Beatrice (Hattie Morahan) through the spheres of Paradise and into the presence of God himself. As they ascend, they encounter a number of souls who have also achieved blessedness.
Many years later, the older Dante (John Hurt), still in enforced exile from his beloved Florence, reflects on the episodes from his life that have inspired his great poem.
Dante the Poet .... Blake Ritson
Older Dante .... John Hurt
Beatrice .... Hattie Morahan
Piccarda .... Priyanga Burford
Cacciaguida/ St Peter .... Sam Dale
Emperor Justinian/ St Benedict/ St James .... Michael Bertenshaw
Spirit 1 .... Clive Hayward
Spirit 2 .... Steve Touissaint
Cunizza .... Carolyn Pickles
Eagle .... Cassie Layton
St John .... David Cann
All other parts are played by members of the company
The Divine Comedy is dramatised by Stephen Wyatt
Sound design is by Cal Knightley
Directed by Emma Harding and Marc Beeby
First broadcast on 成人论坛 Radio 4 in April 2014.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Dante the Poet | Blake Ritson |
Older Dante | John Hurt |
Beatrice | Hattie Morahan |
Piccarda | Priyanga Burford |
Cacciaguida | Sam Dale |
St Peter | Sam Dale |
Emperor Justinian | Michael Bertenshaw |
St Benedict | Michael Bertenshaw |
St James | Michael Bertenshaw |
Spirit 1 | Clive Hayward |
Spirit 2 | Steve Toussaint |
Cunizza | Carolyn Pickles |
Eagle | Cassie Layton |
St John | David Cann |
Director | Emma Harding |
Director | Marc Beeby |
Adaptor | Stephen Wyatt |
Author | Dante Alighieri |
Broadcasts
- Sun 13 Apr 2014 15:00成人论坛 Radio 4
- Sat 19 Apr 2014 21:00成人论坛 Radio 4
- Fri 10 Aug 2018 10:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 10 Aug 2018 15:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 11 Aug 2018 03:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 13 Jan 2021 10:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 13 Jan 2021 15:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 14 Jan 2021 03:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
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