Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Inferno | 20140330 | 20180808 (BBC7) 20180809 (BBC7) 20210111 (BBC7) 20210112 (BBC7) 20140405 (R4) | Blake Ritson, David Warner and John Hurt star in Stephen Wyatt's dramatisation of Dante's epic poem - the story of one man's incredible journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per una selva oscura, ch退 la diritta via era smarrita. In Episode 1: Inferno, the thirty-five year old Dante (Blake Ritson) finds himself in the middle of a dark wood, in extreme personal and spiritual crisis. But hope of rescue appears in the form of the venerable poet Virgil (David Warner), now a shade himself, who offers to lead Dante on an odyssey through the afterlife, that begins in the terrifying depths of Hell. Many years later, the older Dante (John Hurt), still in enforced exile from his beloved Florence, attempts to finish his great poem and reflects on the events that have led him to its writing. Virgil - David Warner Ulysees/Giant - Sam Dale Charon/Pope Nicholas III - Michael Bertenshaw Francesca da Rimini - Priyanga Burford Count Ugolino - David Cann Tree/ Adam - Clive Hayward Vanni Fucci - Steve Touissaint Angel - Cassie Layton Dante finds himself in the middle of a dark wood in extreme personal and spiritual crisis. ché la diritta via era smarrita. |
| 02 | Purgatorio | 20140406 | 20180809 (BBC7) 20180810 (BBC7) 20210112 (BBC7) 20210113 (BBC7) 20140412 (R4) | Blake Ritson, David Warner, Hattie Morahan and John Hurt star in Stephen Wyatt's dramatisation of Dante's epic poem - the story of one man's extraordinary journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. In Episode 2: Purgatorio, Dante (Blake Ritson) is led up Mount Purgatory by his guide, the shade of Virgil (David Warner). On their journey, they encounter numerous souls who have embarked on the difficult journey up the mountain - a journey that will eventually lead to their spiritual salvation. Many years later, the older Dante (John Hurt), still in enforced exile from his beloved Florence, reflects on the episodes from his life that have inspired his great poem. Virgil - David Warner Beatrice - Hattie Morahan Guardian 1/ Proud Soul - Sam Dale Cato - Michael Bertenshaw Casella/ Donati - Steve Touissaint Belacqua - Clive Hayward Pia of Siena - Priyanga Burford Guardian 3 - David Cann Sapia - Carolyn Pickles Girl - Cassie Layton On their journey, Dante and Virgil encounter numerous souls who have gone before them. |
| 03 | Paradiso | 20140413 | 20180810 (BBC7) 20180811 (BBC7) 20210113 (BBC7) 20210114 (BBC7) 20140419 (R4) | Blake Ritson, Hattie Morahan and John Hurt star in Stephen Wyatt's dramatisation of Dante's epic poem - the story of one man's extraordinary journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. In Episode 3: Paradiso, Dante's spiritual journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he (Blake Ritson) is led by Beatrice (Hattie Morahan) through the spheres of Paradise and into the presence of God himself. As they ascend, they encounter a number of souls who have also achieved blessedness. Many years later, the older Dante (John Hurt), still in enforced exile from his beloved Florence, reflects on the episodes from his life that have inspired his great poem. Beatrice - Hattie Morahan Piccarda - Priyanga Burford Cacciaguida/ St Peter - Sam Dale Emperor Justinian/ St Benedict/ St James - Michael Bertenshaw Spirit 1 - Clive Hayward Spirit 2 - Steve Touissaint Cunizza - Carolyn Pickles Eagle - Cassie Layton St John - David Cann Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise. |