Good Queen Bess And The Dastardly Don

It is 1599, and unless a compromising letter can be recovered, Elizabeth's reputation as the Virgin Queen will be in tatters.

Time to call in Mistress Phoebe Fosdyke, Secret Agent.

A right royal historical romp by written by George MacDonald Fraser, author of the Flashman novels.

The Queen - Vivienne Dixon

Robert Cecil - Crawford Logan

Phoebe Fosdyke - Katherine Igoe

Don Diego - Mark McDonnell

Walter Raleigh - James Bryce

Tracy - Julie Austin

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2000.

Its 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth's Virgin Queen reputation....

It's 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth's Virgin Queen reputation. Can it be found? Stars Katherine Igoe.

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