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The Odyssey Part 1
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Simon Armitage dramatises ±«Óãtvr's epic poem. After 20 years the Gods decide it is time for Odysseus to return to Ithaca before his wife, Penelope, marries again. But Poseidon still wants revenge.
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Sat 28 Aug 2004
14:30
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The Odyssey: prologue (audio)
Duration: 04:47
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- Sat 28 Aug 2004 14:30±«Óãtv Radio 4
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