A Radio Full Cast Dramatizarion adapted from the novel by Lew Wallace.
Ben-Hur is the fictional story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Judean aristocrat who, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, is enslaved through the betrayal of his Roman friend Messala. Embittered and vengeful after regaining his freedom, he is redeemed after encountering Jesus and witnessing his crucifixion. Originally a Lew Wallace novel of 1880, the story has been adapted for stage, screen and radio numerous times.
The Horrible History of Ireland tells you about centuries of dreadful deeds, from cruel Celtic chieftains and suffering saints to the troubled 20th century. Want to know: why wax models were captured and made Prisoners of War, which warriors went into battle naked? & how to make yourself invisible? Read on for a visit to the chambers of horrors (if you dare), a game to make you hurl, and the top twenty Irish curses...
BBC Radio 3 "The Essay" - "Henry VIII King Of Kings"
Added by: cordelia | Karma: 69.08 | Audio, Other | 28 July 2009
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BBC Radio 3 - The Essay Series of programmes debating and exploring arts and cultural topics. Henry VIII King Of Kings Series exploring key areas of Henry VIII's reign, in commemoration of the 500th anniversary in 2009 of his accession to the throne.
If proper English is what you have been looking for, you've come to the right place; 5 hours of sound recording plus a pdf transcript for each mp3 file.
