Samson Agonistes [Drama On 3]

By John Milton and adapted for radio and directed by John Tydeman.

A new production of Milton's dramatic poem, originally published in 1671, as part of Radio 3's celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the poet's birth.

Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the chorus commenting on the action, the play follows the biblical story of the blind Samson wreaking his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him.

Samson - Iain Glen

Manoa - David de Keyser

Dalila - Samantha Bond

Harapha - Philip Madoc

Public Officer - Matthew Morgan

Messenger - Michael Maloney

Chorus 1 - Tim Bentinck

Chorus 2 - Simon Treves

Chorus 3 - Sean Barrett

NB: Finishes at 10.05 pm

A production of Milton's dramatic poem, for Radio 3's Milton 400th anniversary celebration