Episode 1
Napoleon returns from Elba. Will Marengo and Copenhagen’s equine love survive? Stars Stephen Fry. From November 2012.
The return of two of history's most important horses, Napoleon and Wellington.
More romantic correspondence between Napoleon Bonaparte's mount Marengo and the Duke of Wellington's own Copenhagen.
This time, the two lovers are sundered by fate as Napoleon returns from Elba.
Their letters speak eloquently of love, loss, jealousy and nuts.
Marengo ..... Stephen Fry
Copenhagen ..... Daniel Rigby
Narrator ..... Tamsin Greig
Written on their behalf by Marie Phillips and Robbie Hudson.
Producer: Gareth Edwards.
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in November 2012.
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"The time for nuts is past, now tolls the bell of war"
Duration: 00:36
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"Dear Copenhagen, I wrote and told you not to come..."
Duration: 00:40
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Marengo | Stephen Fry |
| Copenhagen | Daniel Rigby |
| Narrator | Tamsin Greig |
| Producer | Gareth Edwards |
| Writer | Marie Phillips |
| Writer | Robbie Hudson |
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