The Pilgrim's Progress is a three-part radio play by Brian Sibley, adapted from John Bunyan's Christian allegory. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004. The running time of each installment is 60 minutes.
Plot[]
A pilgrim discovers the meaning of faith on a journey toward the Celestial City.
Episodes[]
| Episode | Title | Broadcast Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | "Escape from the City of Destruction" | January 4, 2004 | |
| Part 2 | "The Journey to Vanity Fair" | January 11, 2004 | |
| Part 3 | "The Road to the Celestial City" | January 18, 2004 |
Cast[]
- John Bunyan - Anton Rodgers
- Elizabeth - Caroline Lee Johnson
- Christian - Neil Dudgeon
- Evangelist - Alec McCowen
- Beelzebub - Don Warrington
- Pliable - Philip Fox
- Obstinate - Chris Moran
- Help - Jamie Barbakoff
- Goodwill - Lydia Leonard
- Caged Man - Peter Bowles
- The Jailer - Ioan Meredith
- The Judge - Derek Waring
- The Angel - Cherie Taylor-Battiste
- The Children - Sophie Levy and Nayla Levy
- Interpreter - Anna Massey
- Music by David Chilton
- Directed by Pam Fraser Solomon
Critical Reception[]
"Brian Sibley's adaptation of The Pilgrim's Progress, the new Classic Serial (Sun, repeated Sat) is very good, the acting is first-rate, and Pam Fraser Solomon's production the best she has ever done."[1]