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In disguise, Odysseus returns home to his wife Penelope and confronts her suitors. Stars Tim McInnerny and Amanda Redman.

Odysseus finally returns home, disguised as a beggar by Athena until he is ready for the final confrontation with the suitors and can be reunited with his wife Penelope.

Starring Tim McInnerny and Amanda Redman.

Conclusion of Homer's ancient Greek epic seafaring tale.

Dramatised by Simon Armitage.

Odysseus .... Tim McInnerny
Penelope .... Amanda Redman
Telemachus .... Benedict Cumberbatch
Athena .... Janet McTeer
Zeus .... John Wood
Eurycleia .... Mary Wimbush
Eurymachus .... Jonathan Keeble
Amphinomus .... Chris Pavlo
Antinous .... Danny Webb
Eumaeus .... Ioan Meredith

Music by Gary Yershon

Musicians: Keith Thompson, Martin Allen, Robin Jeffrey, Chris Lacey, Elspeth Cowey and Phil Hopkins.

Singer: Jon Glover

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.

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