4. The Coronation and the Comet

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Following the death of Edward, the streets are thronged with both mourners and celebrants. This is due to the funeral and coronation taking place on the same day. An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young. Harold ... Christopher Eccleston William ... Stephen Dillane Reporter ... Kirsty Wark Messenger ... Andrew Tiernan Servant ... Sean McKenzie Shovewoman ... Linda Bassett Shovewoman's boy ... Philip Dowling Music by Harvey Brough Associate Producer Kate Valentine Director: Kate Rowland First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.