Bearing the Cross is a radio play by Ken Blakeson. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 13 March 2008 as an installment of the Afternoon Play[1].
Plot[]
The story of the Battle of Rorke's Drift and the effect it had on three of the soldiers who fought in it.
Cast[]
- William Jones VC - Nigel Anthony
- Robert Jones VC - Sebastian Harcombe
- Henry Hook VC - Jon Strickland
- Landlord/Buffalo Bill - Robert Blythe
- Barmaid - Bethan Walker
- Original music by David Chilton
A Goldhawk Essential production, directed by Gordon House
Critical Reception[]
- Pick of the Day The Guardian[2]
- Bearing the Cross reviewed on Radio Drama Reviews
References[]
http://ts12.gazettelive.co.uk/2009/03/saltburn-53-winner-of-drama-festival-2009.html