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William III and Mary II: To Have and To Hold
Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the young William of Orange and his strategic marriage to James II's daughter, Mary Stuart.
Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the early years of William of Orange and his marriage to James II's daughter, Mary Stuart. By marrying his English cousin, Dutch William looks to cement an alliance between the two countries and halt Louis XIV's land-grabbing march across Europe. Neither partnership gets off to an auspicious start.
Harpsichord played by Peter Ringrose
Director - Gemma Jenkins.
Last on
Sat 4 Jul 2015
21:00
±«Óãtv Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| William | Mark Edel-Hunt |
| Mary | Elaine Cassidy |
| Bentinck | Jonathan Coy |
| Young Bentinck | Finn den Hertog |
| De Witt | Sam Dale |
| Aurelia | Alex Tregear |
| Hendrieka | Rhiannon Neads |
| James II | David Acton |
| John Churchill | David Hounslow |
| Halifax | Stephen Critchlow |
| Director | Gemma Jenkins |
| Writer | Mike Walker |
Broadcasts
- Sun 28 Jun 2015 15:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Sat 4 Jul 2015 21:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
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