Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | A Head Start | 20151202 | 20210327 (R4) | In the first episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, Gregor (Rufus Wright) - Master of the Palace Guard - is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out an insurgence and crushing it. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Cast: Gregor......................................Rufus Wright The Girl on the Ship..................Olivia Popica Her Mother...............................Nathalie Armin The Slave Merchant..................Nabil Elouahabi Cadali.......................................Matthew Marsh Frog..........................................Deeivya Meir Frog's Mother...........................Sirine Saba Basim.......................................Alexander Siddig Sarah.......................................Nina Yndis Envoy.......................................Nadir Khan Shajar......................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu........................................Danny Ashok Sultan Al-Ghuri.........................Raad Rawi General Qulan.........................Christopher Fulford Physician.................................Vivek Madan Daniel......................................Gareth Kennerley Maid.........................................Laure Stockley Ship Captain............................Albert Welling All other parts played by: Christian Hillborg Stefano Braschi Alex Utgoff Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the first episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, Gregor (Rufus Wright) - Master of the Palace Guard - is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out an insurgence and crushing it. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Cast: Gregor......................................Rufus Wright The Girl on the Ship..................Olivia Popica Her Mother...............................Nathalie Armin The Slave Merchant..................Nabil Elouahabi Cadali.......................................Matthew Marsh Frog..........................................Deeivya Meir Frog's Mother...........................Sirine Saba Basim.......................................Alexander Siddig Sarah.......................................Nina Yndis Envoy.......................................Nadir Khan Shajar......................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu........................................Danny Ashok Sultan Al-Ghuri.........................Raad Rawi General Qulan.........................Christopher Fulford Physician.................................Vivek Madan Daniel......................................Gareth Kennerley Maid.........................................Laure Stockley Ship Captain............................Albert Welling All other parts played by: Christian Hillborg Stefano Braschi Alex Utgoff Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 02 | Ship Of The Dead | 20151209 | 20210403 (R4) | In the second episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, another threat is making its way by sea. As slave merchant Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi) awaits for his family to arrive in Tumanbay, sickness has broken out on the ship carrying them. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out the spies. Cast: Gregor......................................Rufus Wright The Girl on the Ship..................Olivia Popica Her Mother...............................Nathalie Armin Ship Captain............................Albert Welling Cadali.......................................Matthew Marsh Sarah.......................................Nina Yndis Ibn...........................................Nabil Elouahabi Shajar......................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu........................................Danny Ashok Sultan Al-Ghuri.........................Raad Rawi The Hafiz.................................Antony Bunsee General Qulan.........................Christopher Fulford Head Eunuch...........................John Sessions Slave.......................................Akin Gazi Physician.................................Vivek Madan Daniel......................................Gareth Kennerley All other parts played by: Christian Hillborg Alec Utgoff Stefano Braschi Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the second episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, another threat is making its way by sea. As slave merchant Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi) awaits for his family to arrive in Tumanbay, sickness has broken out on the ship carrying them. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out the spies. Cast: Gregor......................................Rufus Wright The Girl on the Ship..................Olivia Popica Her Mother...............................Nathalie Armin Ship Captain............................Albert Welling Cadali.......................................Matthew Marsh Sarah.......................................Nina Yndis Ibn...........................................Nabil Elouahabi Shajar......................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu........................................Danny Ashok Sultan Al-Ghuri.........................Raad Rawi The Hafiz.................................Antony Bunsee General Qulan.........................Christopher Fulford Head Eunuch...........................John Sessions Slave.......................................Akin Gazi Physician.................................Vivek Madan Daniel......................................Gareth Kennerley All other parts played by: Christian Hillborg Alec Utgoff Stefano Braschi Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 03 | Coming Of Age | 20151216 | 20210410 (R4) | In the third episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, fourteen year old daughter (Olivia Popica) of slave merchant Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi) is adrift at sea in a small boat and captive to an escaped slave (Akin Gazi). Now she must depend on her slave captor for her survival. Madu (Danny Ashok), the spoilt nephew of the Sultan, also has to grow up quickly as he swaps palace life for hard graft in the army. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.....................................Rufus Wright Heaven....................................Olivia Popica Slave.......................................Akin Gazi Cadali......................................Matthew Marsh Al-Ghuri...................................Raad Rawi Sarah......................................Nina Yndis Ibn..........................................Nabil Elouahabi Shajar.....................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu.......................................Danny Ashok Daniel.....................................Gareth Kennerley The Hameed Brothers............Christian Hillborg and Alec Utgoff Shamsi....................................Laure Stockley General Qulan........................Christopher Fulford Sergeant................................Nadir Khan Maid........................................Laure Stockley Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the third episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, fourteen year old daughter (Olivia Popica) of slave merchant Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi) is adrift at sea in a small boat and captive to an escaped slave (Akin Gazi). Now she must depend on her slave captor for her survival. Madu (Danny Ashok), the spoilt nephew of the Sultan, also has to grow up quickly as he swaps palace life for hard graft in the army. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.....................................Rufus Wright Heaven....................................Olivia Popica Slave.......................................Akin Gazi Cadali......................................Matthew Marsh Al-Ghuri...................................Raad Rawi Sarah......................................Nina Yndis Ibn..........................................Nabil Elouahabi Shajar.....................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu.......................................Danny Ashok Daniel.....................................Gareth Kennerley The Hameed Brothers............Christian Hillborg and Alec Utgoff Shamsi....................................Laure Stockley General Qulan........................Christopher Fulford Sergeant................................Nadir Khan Maid........................................Laure Stockley Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 04 | Hidden Knowledge | 20151223 | 20210417 (R4) | In the fourth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, Shajar, the Sultan's chief wife (Sarah Beck Mather), plots her son Madu's (Danny Ashok) succession to the throne. While Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is determined to discover what it is she has taken from the aged Hafiz and is having repaired in the workshop of a pair of artisans in the city. Marching with the army out to the provinces, Madu's slave find solace with an unlikely companion. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.....................................Rufus Wright Heaven....................................Olivia Popica Slave.......................................Akin Gazi Cadali......................................Matthew Marsh Sarah......................................Nina Yndis Ibn..........................................Nabil Elouahabi Shajar.....................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu.......................................Danny Ashok Daniel.....................................Gareth Kennerley General Qulan........................Christopher Fulford Boy.........................................Darwin Brokenbro The Hameed Brothers............Christian Hillborg and Alec Utgoff Rajik.......................................Akbar Kurtha Pamira....................................Nathalie Armin Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the fourth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, Shajar, the Sultan's chief wife (Sarah Beck Mather), plots her son Madu's (Danny Ashok) succession to the throne. While Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is determined to discover what it is she has taken from the aged Hafiz and is having repaired in the workshop of a pair of artisans in the city. Marching with the army out to the provinces, Madu's slave find solace with an unlikely companion. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.....................................Rufus Wright Heaven....................................Olivia Popica Slave.......................................Akin Gazi Cadali......................................Matthew Marsh Sarah......................................Nina Yndis Ibn..........................................Nabil Elouahabi Shajar.....................................Sarah Beck Mather Madu.......................................Danny Ashok Daniel.....................................Gareth Kennerley General Qulan........................Christopher Fulford Boy.........................................Darwin Brokenbro The Hameed Brothers............Christian Hillborg and Alec Utgoff Rajik.......................................Akbar Kurtha Pamira....................................Nathalie Armin Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 05 | Strangle Hold | 20151230 | 20210424 (R4) | In the fifth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) finds the Provincial Governors less than enthusiastic as he arrives to gather the armies to fight rebel 'queen' Maya. In Tumanbay, Gregor is under pressure to find the spies but his investigations keep leading him back to Shajar the Sultan's chief wife (Sarah Beck Mather) and a reliquary she has secreted away. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.....................................Rufus Wright Sarah......................................Nina Yndis Shajar.....................................Sarah Beck Mather Cadali......................................Matthew Marsh Physician.................................Vivek Madan Wolf........................................Alexander Siddig The Hafiz.................................Antony Bunsee Bello........................................Albert Welling Ibn..........................................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy..........................Nadir Khan Daniel.....................................Gareth Kennerley Al-Ghuri..................................Raad Rawi General Qulan........................Christopher Fulford Provincial Governor Usman.....John Sessions Fatima.................................Sirine Saba Other parts played by: Christian Hillborg Alec Utgoff Akbar Kurtha Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the fifth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) finds the Provincial Governors less than enthusiastic as he arrives to gather the armies to fight rebel 'queen' Maya. In Tumanbay, Gregor is under pressure to find the spies but his investigations keep leading him back to Shajar the Sultan's chief wife (Sarah Beck Mather) and a reliquary she has secreted away. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.....................................Rufus Wright Sarah......................................Nina Yndis Shajar.....................................Sarah Beck Mather Cadali......................................Matthew Marsh Physician.................................Vivek Madan Wolf........................................Alexander Siddig The Hafiz.................................Antony Bunsee Bello........................................Albert Welling Ibn..........................................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy..........................Nadir Khan Daniel.....................................Gareth Kennerley Al-Ghuri..................................Raad Rawi General Qulan........................Christopher Fulford Provincial Governor Usman.....John Sessions Fatima.................................Sirine Saba Other parts played by: Christian Hillborg Alec Utgoff Akbar Kurtha Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 06 | In The Beginning | 20160106 | 20210501 (R4) | In the sixth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, Tumanbay is in chaos after the murder of a highly placed individual. Heaven and her slave companion find themselves prisoners of a nomadic tribe in the desert. Having failed in his duty of keeping the Palace safe, Gregor attempts to unlock the secret of the missing reliquary and find out why it is worth killing for. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor......................Rufus Wright Heaven.....................Olivia Popica Wolf..........................Alexander Siddig Cadali.......................Matthew Marsh Ibn............................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy............Nadir Khan Madu.........................Danny Ashok Daniel........................Gareth Kennerley Slave.........................Akin Gazi Boy............................Darwin Brokenbro Al-Ghuri......................Raad Rawi General Qulan............Christopher Fulford The Hafiz....................Antony Bunsee Bello...........................Albert Welling Boy.............................Darwin Brokenbro Manel.........................Aiysha Hart Shamsi, Maid, Sabira.......Laure Stockley Rajik...........................Akbar Kurtha Pamira........................Nathalie Armin Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the sixth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt, Tumanbay is in chaos after the murder of a highly placed individual. Heaven and her slave companion find themselves prisoners of a nomadic tribe in the desert. Having failed in his duty of keeping the Palace safe, Gregor attempts to unlock the secret of the missing reliquary and find out why it is worth killing for. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor......................Rufus Wright Heaven.....................Olivia Popica Wolf..........................Alexander Siddig Cadali.......................Matthew Marsh Ibn............................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy............Nadir Khan Madu.........................Danny Ashok Daniel........................Gareth Kennerley Slave.........................Akin Gazi Boy............................Darwin Brokenbro Al-Ghuri......................Raad Rawi General Qulan............Christopher Fulford The Hafiz....................Antony Bunsee Bello...........................Albert Welling Boy.............................Darwin Brokenbro Manel.........................Aiysha Hart Shamsi, Maid, Sabira.......Laure Stockley Rajik...........................Akbar Kurtha Pamira........................Nathalie Armin Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 07 | A Tale Of Two Cities | 20160113 | 20210508 (R4) | In the seventh episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, the Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) dreams of victory against rebellious provincial leader Maya. Meanwhile Gregor (Rufus Wright) is in pursuit of missing slave-girl Sarah (Nina Yndis) and must venture into the catacombs beneath the city, haven to those who wish to escape the brutality of the City above. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.........................Rufus Wright Heaven........................Olivia Popica Wolf.............................Alexander Siddig Cadali..........................Matthew Marsh Frog.............................Deeivya Meir Frog's Mother...............Sirine Saba Sarah...........................Nina Yndis Ibn...............................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy...............Nadir Khan Madu............................Danny Ashok Daniel...........................Gareth Kennerley Slave............................Akin Gazi Al-Ghuri........................Raad Rawi General Qulan..............Christopher Fulford Manel...........................Aiysha Hart Grassic.........................John Sessions Physician......................Vivek Madan Boy...............................Darwin Brokenbro All other parts played by: Laure Stockley Stefano Braschi Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the seventh episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, the Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) dreams of victory against rebellious provincial leader Maya. Meanwhile Gregor (Rufus Wright) is in pursuit of missing slave-girl Sarah (Nina Yndis) and must venture into the catacombs beneath the city, haven to those who wish to escape the brutality of the City above. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor.........................Rufus Wright Heaven........................Olivia Popica Wolf.............................Alexander Siddig Cadali..........................Matthew Marsh Frog.............................Deeivya Meir Frog's Mother...............Sirine Saba Sarah...........................Nina Yndis Ibn...............................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy...............Nadir Khan Madu............................Danny Ashok Daniel...........................Gareth Kennerley Slave............................Akin Gazi Al-Ghuri........................Raad Rawi General Qulan..............Christopher Fulford Manel...........................Aiysha Hart Grassic.........................John Sessions Physician......................Vivek Madan Boy...............................Darwin Brokenbro All other parts played by: Laure Stockley Stefano Braschi Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 08 | The Purge | 20160120 | 20210515 (R4) | In the eighth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, the Sultan (Raad Rawi) is increasingly insecure and fearful for his life, so begins a purge of the Palace. Slave trader Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi), is reunited with the daughter he thought he had lost. And her slave companion finally comes face to face with Gregor (Rufus Wright), the man who stole his kingdom. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor....................Rufus Wright Al-Ghuri...................Raad Rawi Cadali.....................Matthew Marsh Wolf........................Alexander Siddig Ibn..........................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy..........Nadir Khan Madu.......................Danny Ashok Daniel.....................Gareth Kennerley Heaven...................Olivia Popica Slave.......................Akin Gazi General Qulan.........Christopher Fulford Manel.......................Aiysha Hart Frog.........................Deeivya Meir Sarah.......................Nina Yndis Frog's Mother...........Sirine Saba Shamsi.....................Laure Stockley Pesha.......................Sky Yang Boy...........................Darwin Brokenbro Hodah.......................Nathalie Armin Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the eighth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, the Sultan (Raad Rawi) is increasingly insecure and fearful for his life, so begins a purge of the Palace. Slave trader Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi), is reunited with the daughter he thought he had lost. And her slave companion finally comes face to face with Gregor (Rufus Wright), the man who stole his kingdom. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor....................Rufus Wright Al-Ghuri...................Raad Rawi Cadali.....................Matthew Marsh Wolf........................Alexander Siddig Ibn..........................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy..........Nadir Khan Madu.......................Danny Ashok Daniel.....................Gareth Kennerley Heaven...................Olivia Popica Slave.......................Akin Gazi General Qulan.........Christopher Fulford Manel.......................Aiysha Hart Frog.........................Deeivya Meir Sarah.......................Nina Yndis Frog's Mother...........Sirine Saba Shamsi.....................Laure Stockley Pesha.......................Sky Yang Boy...........................Darwin Brokenbro Hodah.......................Nathalie Armin Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 09 | Jaws Of Victory | 20160127 | 20210522 (R4) | In the ninth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, a trade delegation from across the ocean, brings to Tumanbay the very latest in war merchandise. Convinced of victory by the words of the prophet child, the Sultan (Raad Rawi) is now ready to march out with his armies and destroy rebellious provincial leader Maya. His nephew Madu (Danny Ashok) has only one desire - to escape the city with his army comrade and lover Daniel (Gareth Kennerley). But Daniel is not everything he seems. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within.Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor........................Rufus Wright Cadali.........................Matthew Marsh Wolf............................Alexander Siddig Sarah..........................Nina Yndis Ibn..............................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy..............Nadir Khan Madu...........................Danny Ashok Daniel..........................Gareth Kennerley Heaven........................Olivia Popica Slave............................Akin Gazi Al-Ghuri........................Raad Rawi General Qulan..............Christopher Fulford Physician.......................Vivek Madan The Hafiz.......................Antony Bunsee Bello..............................Albert Welling Frog...............................Deeivya Meir Frog's Mother................Sirine Saba Don Diego.....................John Sessions Dona Ana......................Annabelle Dowler Boy................................Darwin Brokenbro Rider..............................Akbar Kurtha Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by Emma Hearn A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. In the ninth episode of this epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty, a trade delegation from across the ocean, brings to Tumanbay the very latest in war merchandise. Convinced of victory by the words of the prophet child, the Sultan (Raad Rawi) is now ready to march out with his armies and destroy rebellious provincial leader Maya. His nephew Madu (Danny Ashok) has only one desire - to escape the city with his army comrade and lover Daniel (Gareth Kennerley). But Daniel is not everything he seems. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within.Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor........................Rufus Wright Cadali.........................Matthew Marsh Wolf............................Alexander Siddig Sarah..........................Nina Yndis Ibn..............................Nabil Elouahabi Maya's Envoy..............Nadir Khan Madu...........................Danny Ashok Daniel..........................Gareth Kennerley Heaven........................Olivia Popica Slave............................Akin Gazi Al-Ghuri........................Raad Rawi General Qulan..............Christopher Fulford Physician.......................Vivek Madan The Hafiz.......................Antony Bunsee Bello..............................Albert Welling Frog...............................Deeivya Meir Frog's Mother................Sirine Saba Don Diego.....................John Sessions Dona Ana......................Annabelle Dowler Boy................................Darwin Brokenbro Rider..............................Akbar Kurtha Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written by Mike Walker Directed by Emma Hearn A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 01 | 10 | Sword Of Faith | 20160203 | 20210529 (R4) | The tenth and final episode of this epic saga of revenge, betrayal and deception, inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty. As the people of Tumanbay await news of the Sultan's (Raad Rawi) great victory, Gregor (Rufus Wright) the heartless player discovers he has a heart and that he has been played. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor...........................Rufus Wright Cadali............................Matthew Marsh Wolf...............................Alexander Siddig Sarah.............................Nina Yndis Maya's Envoy.................Nadir Khan Al-Ghuri..........................Raad Rawi Heaven..........................Olivia Popica Slave..............................Akin Gazi Madu..............................Danny Ashok Daniel.............................Gareth Kennerley Ibn.................................Nabil Elouahabi General Qulan................Christopher Fulford Hodah............................Nathalie Armin Pesha.............................Sky Yang Manel..............................Aiysha Hart The Hafiz.........................Antony Bunsee Bello................................Albert Welling Shamsi.............................Laure Stockley Don Diego........................John Sessions Dona Ana.........................Annabelle Dowler Frog.................................Deeivya Meir Boy...................................Darwin Brokenbro Officer...............................Akbar Kurtha Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. The tenth and final episode of this epic saga of revenge, betrayal and deception, inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty. As the people of Tumanbay await news of the Sultan's (Raad Rawi) great victory, Gregor (Rufus Wright) the heartless player discovers he has a heart and that he has been played. ~Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within. Gregor, Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Cast: Gregor...........................Rufus Wright Cadali............................Matthew Marsh Wolf...............................Alexander Siddig Sarah.............................Nina Yndis Maya's Envoy.................Nadir Khan Al-Ghuri..........................Raad Rawi Heaven..........................Olivia Popica Slave..............................Akin Gazi Madu..............................Danny Ashok Daniel.............................Gareth Kennerley Ibn.................................Nabil Elouahabi General Qulan................Christopher Fulford Hodah............................Nathalie Armin Pesha.............................Sky Yang Manel..............................Aiysha Hart The Hafiz.........................Antony Bunsee Bello................................Albert Welling Shamsi.............................Laure Stockley Don Diego........................John Sessions Dona Ana.........................Annabelle Dowler Frog.................................Deeivya Meir Boy...................................Darwin Brokenbro Officer...............................Akbar Kurtha Music - Sacha Puttnam Sound Design - Steve Bond, Jon Ouin Editors - Ania Przygoda, James Morgan Producers - Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden Written and Directed by John Dryden A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 01 | The Last Boat | 20170425 | Tumanbay, the wealthiest city on earth, has been conquered by a brutal religious regime, the followers of Maya. Responsible for rooting out heretics is Barakat (Hiran Abeysekera), a ruthless and uncompromising zealot.
As refugees scramble to escape the city, Gregor (Rufus Wright), previously Master of the Palace Guard, has sworn an oath to the new rulers and struggles to survive as the new regime sets about dismantling the city of everything of value.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
As refugees scramble to escape the city, Gregor swears an oath to the new rulers. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 01 | The Last Boat | 20170425 | 20210710 (R4) | Tumanbay, the wealthiest city on earth, has been conquered by a brutal religious regime, the followers of Maya. Responsible for rooting out heretics is Barakat (Hiran Abeysekera), a ruthless and uncompromising zealot.
As refugees scramble to escape the city, Gregor (Rufus Wright), previously Master of the Palace Guard, has sworn an oath to the new rulers and struggles to survive as the new regime sets about dismantling the city of everything of value.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
As refugees scramble to escape the city, Gregor swears an oath to the new rulers. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 02 | The Kill | 20170502 | Under the brutal rule of the puritanical followers of Maya, Tumanbay, once the most powerful and wealthy city on earth, has become a place of fear and suspicion. While Gregor (Rufus Wright) attempts to survive the regime by collaborating and demonstrating his loyalty, his niece Manel (Aiysha Hart) is drawn to the rebel cause.
Both are playing a deadly game.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Dryden
Written by Mike Walker
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Under the rule of the followers of Maya, Tumanbay has become a place of fear. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 02 | The Kill | 20170502 | 20210717 (R4) | Under the brutal rule of the puritanical followers of Maya, Tumanbay, once the most powerful and wealthy city on earth, has become a place of fear and suspicion. While Gregor (Rufus Wright) attempts to survive the regime by collaborating and demonstrating his loyalty, his niece Manel (Aiysha Hart) is drawn to the rebel cause.
Both are playing a deadly game.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Dryden
Written by Mike Walker
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Under the rule of the followers of Maya, Tumanbay has become a place of fear. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 03 | Rats | 20170509 | While betrayals and counter-betrayals dominate Gregor's (Rufus Wright) every waking moment, and the young puppet Sultan, Madu (Danny Ashok), becomes increasingly reckless in his quest to satisfy his cravings, Gregor's niece Manel (Aiysha Hart) is sent by her rebel comrades into the desert on a mission to kill.
What she discovers there is a threat even deadlier than Tumanbay's brutal new rulers.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Ayeesha Menon
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Gregor's niece Manel is sent by her rebel comrades into the desert on a mission to kill. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 03 | Rats | 20170509 | 20210724 (R4) | While betrayals and counter-betrayals dominate Gregor's (Rufus Wright) every waking moment, and the young puppet Sultan, Madu (Danny Ashok), becomes increasingly reckless in his quest to satisfy his cravings, Gregor's niece Manel (Aiysha Hart) is sent by her rebel comrades into the desert on a mission to kill.
What she discovers there is a threat even deadlier than Tumanbay's brutal new rulers.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Ayeesha Menon
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Gregor's niece Manel is sent by her rebel comrades into the desert on a mission to kill. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 04 | Healing the Sick | 20170516 | As slave trader Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi), accused of hoarding heretical text, seeks justice from the new regime's religious courts, news arrives of a devastating plague in the swamps outside the city. Undeterred, the all-powerful Inquisitor, Barakat (Hiran Abeysekera), continues his mission to cleanse the city of heretics and he chooses Gregor (Rufus Wright) to assist.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Orignal Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Andy Mulligan
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Slave trader Ibn seeks justice from the new regime's religious courts. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 04 | Healing the Sick | 20170516 | 20210731 (R4) | As slave trader Ibn (Nabil Elouahabi), accused of hoarding heretical text, seeks justice from the new regime's religious courts, news arrives of a devastating plague in the swamps outside the city. Undeterred, the all-powerful Inquisitor, Barakat (Hiran Abeysekera), continues his mission to cleanse the city of heretics and he chooses Gregor (Rufus Wright) to assist.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Orignal Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Andy Mulligan
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Slave trader Ibn seeks justice from the new regime's religious courts. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 05 | Kiss My Fingers | 20170523 | Threat of plague from outlying villages and how to deal with it brings the Inquisitor Barakat (Hiran Abeysekera) into conflict with the ailing regent Effendi Red (Sagar Arya).
Meanwhile, Manel (Aiysha Hart) - having failed in the task given to her by the rebels - must now prove her commitment to the cause by undertaking a more dangerous mission. One that brings her face to face with a deadly secret at the heart of this fanatical regime.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Mike Walker
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Threat of plague brings Barakat into conflict with Effendi Red. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 05 | Kiss My Fingers | 20170523 | 20210807 (R4) | Threat of plague from outlying villages and how to deal with it brings the Inquisitor Barakat (Hiran Abeysekera) into conflict with the ailing regent Effendi Red (Sagar Arya).
Meanwhile, Manel (Aiysha Hart) - having failed in the task given to her by the rebels - must now prove her commitment to the cause by undertaking a more dangerous mission. One that brings her face to face with a deadly secret at the heart of this fanatical regime.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam and Jon Ouin
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Mike Walker
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Threat of plague brings Barakat into conflict with Effendi Red. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 06 | Holy Father | 20170530 | Following a series of murders, the Inquisitor Barakat's (Hiran Abeysekera) hold over Tumanbay is complete. Rebel fighter Manel (Aiysha Hart) seeks refuge with co-conspirator Doctor Dorin (Vincent Ebrahim). But can Dorin be trusted and what is "the great project" he is working on with Barakat?
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Following a series of murders, Barakat's hold over Tumanbay is complete. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 06 | Holy Father | 20170530 | 20210814 (R4) | Following a series of murders, the Inquisitor Barakat's (Hiran Abeysekera) hold over Tumanbay is complete. Rebel fighter Manel (Aiysha Hart) seeks refuge with co-conspirator Doctor Dorin (Vincent Ebrahim). But can Dorin be trusted and what is "the great project" he is working on with Barakat?
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Following a series of murders, Barakat's hold over Tumanbay is complete. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 07 | Take My Hand | 20170606 | Manel (Aiysha Hart) and Heaven (Tanya Ravljen) have escaped the city and go to the swamps in search of Manel's enslaved father, General Qulan (Christopher Fulford). Back in Tumanbay, there's someone new in charge and the puppet Sultan Madu (Danny Ashok) has a secret rendezvous with his old love, Daniel (Gareth Kennerley).
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Mike Walker
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Manel goes to the swamps in search of her enslaved father, General Qulan. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 07 | Take My Hand | 20170606 | 20210821 (R4) | Manel (Aiysha Hart) and Heaven (Tanya Ravljen) have escaped the city and go to the swamps in search of Manel's enslaved father, General Qulan (Christopher Fulford). Back in Tumanbay, there's someone new in charge and the puppet Sultan Madu (Danny Ashok) has a secret rendezvous with his old love, Daniel (Gareth Kennerley).
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Written by Mike Walker
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
Manel goes to the swamps in search of her enslaved father, General Qulan. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 02 | 08 | We Are Three | 20170613 | The blood-soaked finale to the second series. The rebel army, under General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) prepares to march on the city where Gregor (Rufus Wright) struggles to decide where his loyalties lie and is faced with a terrible truth about his past.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
As the rebel army approaches the city, Gregor must confront the truth about his past. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 02 | 08 | We Are Three | 20170613 | 20210828 (R4) | The blood-soaked finale to the second series. The rebel army, under General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) prepares to march on the city where Gregor (Rufus Wright) struggles to decide where his loyalties lie and is faced with a terrible truth about his past.
Tumanbay is created by John Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
As the rebel army approaches the city, Gregor must confront the truth about his past. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 01 | Tree of Sorrows | 20190204 | Tumanbay is recovering from a brutal occupation by the followers of Maya. Manel (Aiysha Hart), daughter of Tumanbay's greatest commander, now sits on the throne. Her chief adviser and lover is the mysterious traveller Alkin (Nathalie Armin), who she once tried to kill.
The city has been plundered for much of its wealth and, desperate for allies, a marriage has been arranged between Manel and Herod (Amir El-Masry), the feckless son of a powerful provincial governor.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Tumanbay is recovering from a brutal occupation by the followers of Maya. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 01 | Tree of Sorrows | 20190204 | 20220108 (R4) | Tumanbay is recovering from a brutal occupation by the followers of Maya. Manel (Aiysha Hart), daughter of Tumanbay's greatest commander, now sits on the throne. Her chief adviser and lover is the mysterious traveller Alkin (Nathalie Armin), who she once tried to kill.
The city has been plundered for much of its wealth and, desperate for allies, a marriage has been arranged between Manel and Herod (Amir El-Masry), the feckless son of a powerful provincial governor.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Tumanbay is recovering from a brutal occupation by the followers of Maya. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 02 | Two Moons | 20190211 | As Tumanbay prepares for a royal wedding, the return of a certain prominent palace official offers hope for new alliances.
While the kite flyers of Tumanbay risk their lives for new adventure, Heaven (Olivia Popica), whose father was executed during the occupation, attempts to rebuild the family slave business and goes on a voyage to distant shores to purchase slaves, accompanied by one of her father's business associates, the self-serving Bavand (Peter Polycarpou).
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The return of a certain prominent palace official offers hope for new alliances. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 02 | Two Moons | 20190211 | 20220115 (R4) | As Tumanbay prepares for a royal wedding, the return of a certain prominent palace official offers hope for new alliances.
While the kite flyers of Tumanbay risk their lives for new adventure, Heaven (Olivia Popica), whose father was executed during the occupation, attempts to rebuild the family slave business and goes on a voyage to distant shores to purchase slaves, accompanied by one of her father's business associates, the self-serving Bavand (Peter Polycarpou).
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The return of a certain prominent palace official offers hope for new alliances. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 03 | The Blind Man | 20190218 | Weakened by occupation, an offer of friendship and protection comes from the Balarac, a formidable group of priest warriors led by the blind Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser). But protection comes at a price the city can ill-afford.
While General Qulan leaves to build an army, in the palace Gregor (Rufus Wright), the Sultana's chief spy-master, finds himself in a desperate struggle for power and influence with his adversaries - Alkin (Nathalie Armin) the Sultana's confident and lover, and Cadali (Matthew Marsh) the ambitious ex-vizier.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Tumanbay faces a new enemy in the form of a formidable group of priest warriors. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 03 | The Blind Man | 20190218 | 20220122 (R4) | Weakened by occupation, an offer of friendship and protection comes from the Balarac, a formidable group of priest warriors led by the blind Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser). But protection comes at a price the city can ill-afford.
While General Qulan leaves to build an army, in the palace Gregor (Rufus Wright), the Sultana's chief spy-master, finds himself in a desperate struggle for power and influence with his adversaries - Alkin (Nathalie Armin) the Sultana's confident and lover, and Cadali (Matthew Marsh) the ambitious ex-vizier.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Tumanbay faces a new enemy in the form of a formidable group of priest warriors. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 04 | Dark Enterprises | 20190225 | Having bought off the armies of the Balarac with its last reserves of gold, Tumanbay seems secure once more. But there is treachery lurking in the shadows in the form of Cadali, the recently returned vizier, who has his own ambitions to take over the empire.
Meanwhile, the prophet boy Frog (Finn Elliot) is a stowaway on the Balarac's ships, his mission to kill their leader, the blind Grand Master (Anton Lesser), who he believes is destined to harm the girl he loves. Heaven and Bavand, returning from a slave purchasing voyage, encounter a ship caught on the rocks. It is an encounter that will change Heaven's fortunes.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Cadali, the recently returned vizier, begins a plot to take over the empire. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 04 | Dark Enterprises | 20190225 | 20220129 (R4) | Having bought off the armies of the Balarac with its last reserves of gold, Tumanbay seems secure once more. But there is treachery lurking in the shadows in the form of Cadali, the recently returned vizier, who has his own ambitions to take over the empire.
Meanwhile, the prophet boy Frog (Finn Elliot) is a stowaway on the Balarac's ships, his mission to kill their leader, the blind Grand Master (Anton Lesser), who he believes is destined to harm the girl he loves. Heaven and Bavand, returning from a slave purchasing voyage, encounter a ship caught on the rocks. It is an encounter that will change Heaven's fortunes.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Cadali, the recently returned vizier, begins a plot to take over the empire. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 05 | Accidental Hero | 20190304 | General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) travels to the provinces in the hope of raising an army to defend Tumanbay and encounters Fatima (Tara Fitzgerald), a provincial governor's wife, who has a score to settle with the great commander.
In Tumanbay, a coup is underway and Sultana Manel (Aiysha Hart) and her lover Alkin (Nathalie Armin) face a grim future. Meanwhile, the slave merchant Heaven (Olivia Popica), having been captured by the Balarac at sea, is recruited as reader to the blind Grand Master (Anton Lesser), a position that gives her access to ancient scrolls that appear to unlock profound secrets to the world.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
A coup is underway and Sultana Manel and her lover Alkin face a grim future. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 05 | Accidental Hero | 20190304 | 20220205 (R4) | General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) travels to the provinces in the hope of raising an army to defend Tumanbay and encounters Fatima (Tara Fitzgerald), a provincial governor's wife, who has a score to settle with the great commander. In Tumanbay, a coup is underway and Sultana Manel (Aiysha Hart) and her lover Alkin (Nathalie Armin) face a grim future. Meanwhile, the slave merchant Heaven (Olivia Popica), having been captured by the Balarac at sea, is recruited as reader to the blind Grand Master (Anton Lesser), a position that gives her access to ancient scrolls that appear to unlock profound secrets to the world. Cast: Fatima........Tara Fitzgerald Gregor........Rufus Wright Manel........Aiysha Hart Grand Master, Amalric........ Anton Lesser Cadali........Matthew Marsh Bavand........Peter Polycarpou Alkin........Nathalie Armin Herod........Amir El-Masry Heaven........Olivia Popica General Qulan........Christopher Fulford Frog........Finn Elliot Akiba........Akin Gazi Balarac Sergeant........Alexander Arnold Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt. Original Music by Sacha Puttnam Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore Sound Recording by Joe Richardson Additional Music by Jon Ouin Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden Written by Mike Walker and Directed by John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4 A coup is underway and Sultana Manel and her lover Alkin face a grim future. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 06 | Fatima | 20190311 | The return of General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) with an army from the provinces offers hope of stability to the city recovering from a recent coup. But with it has come Herod's ambitious mother, Fatima (Tara Fitzgerald), a new player in the fight for power.
Meanwhile, the slave merchant Bavand (Peter Polycarpou) has found his way back to Tumanbay. With debts to pay, he turns to his one remaining asset, his daughter Matilla (Humera Syed).
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The arrival of Herod\u2019s mother, Fatima, introduces a new player in the fight for power. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 06 | Fatima | 20190311 | 20220212 (R4) | The return of General Qulan (Christopher Fulford) with an army from the provinces offers hope of stability to the city recovering from a recent coup. But with it has come Herod's ambitious mother, Fatima (Tara Fitzgerald), a new player in the fight for power.
Meanwhile, the slave merchant Bavand (Peter Polycarpou) has found his way back to Tumanbay. With debts to pay, he turns to his one remaining asset, his daughter Matilla (Humera Syed).
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The arrival of Herod\u2019s mother, Fatima, introduces a new player in the fight for power. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 07 | Hostage of Fortune | 20190318 | After his failed bid for power, Cadali (Matthew Marsh) flees across the desert with his son, Selim (Farshid Rokey) while Fatima, set on revenge for her murdered son, sends spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) to bring Cadali back.
Meanwhile, the prophet boy Frog (Finn Elliot) has returned to the city and to the girl he loves, Matilla (Humera Syed) believing he has changed her fate.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
After the failed coup, Fatima is set on revenge for her murdered son. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 07 | Hostage of Fortune | 20190318 | 20220219 (R4) | After his failed bid for power, Cadali (Matthew Marsh) flees across the desert with his son, Selim (Farshid Rokey) while Fatima, set on revenge for her murdered son, sends spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) to bring Cadali back.
Meanwhile, the prophet boy Frog (Finn Elliot) has returned to the city and to the girl he loves, Matilla (Humera Syed) believing he has changed her fate.
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
After the failed coup, Fatima is set on revenge for her murdered son. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 03 | 08 | The Coming | 20190325 | The eighth and final episode of series three. Matilla, having murdered her abusive husband returns with Frog to her family home to try to rescue her brother and escape the city.
Meanwhile the treacherous Cadali (Matthew Marsh), now a captive of the priest-like Balarac, is returned to Tumanbay as a gift. As the city welcomes the Balarac in, a new uncomfortable alliance seems to be forming. Or is it a deadly game of deception?
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The Balarac return with a gift. A new uncomfortable alliance or a deadly game? Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 03 | 08 | The Coming | 20190325 | 20220226 (R4) | The eighth and final episode of series three. Matilla, having murdered her abusive husband returns with Frog to her family home to try to rescue her brother and escape the city.
Meanwhile the treacherous Cadali (Matthew Marsh), now a captive of the priest-like Balarac, is returned to Tumanbay as a gift. As the city welcomes the Balarac in, a new uncomfortable alliance seems to be forming. Or is it a deadly game of deception?
Cast:
Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker and inspired by the Mamluk slave rulers of Egypt.
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The Balarac return with a gift. A new uncomfortable alliance or a deadly game? Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 01 | Palace of the Blind | 20200525 | Series 4 of this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Once the greatest city on earth, Tumanbay has fallen into the hands of two opposing warlords: the Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser), leader of a fearsome religious order of knights; and Fatima (Kirsty Bushell), ambitious wife of a provincial governor who exerts total control over the weakened young Sultana Manel (Aiysha Hart).
Manel's uncle, the spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) has been banished to the furthest deserts, after having claimed to have seen the Sultana's murdered lover, Alkin. Gregor is convinced Alkin's return from the dead heralds the end for Tumanbay and he must do everything in his power to get back to save it.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
An audio drama on an epic scale. One empire, three rulers and a banished spymaster. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 01 | Palace of the Blind | 20200525 | 20220611 (R4) | Series 4 of this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Once the greatest city on earth, Tumanbay has fallen into the hands of two opposing warlords: the Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser), leader of a fearsome religious order of knights; and Fatima (Kirsty Bushell), ambitious wife of a provincial governor who exerts total control over the weakened young Sultana Manel (Aiysha Hart).
Manel's uncle, the spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) has been banished to the furthest deserts, after having claimed to have seen the Sultana's murdered lover, Alkin. Gregor is convinced Alkin's return from the dead heralds the end for Tumanbay and he must do everything in his power to get back to save it.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
An audio drama on an epic scale. One empire, three rulers and a banished spymaster. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 02 | Glass Souls | 20200601 | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
The great artist Piero has arrived from across the seas with his assistant Angel. He has been commissioned by the Empire's self-styled `Queen Mother` Fatima (Kirsty Bushell) to create a great work glorifying her rule. But after a period of brutal occupation, Tumanbay is no longer the gleaming city it was - and tensions and suspicions abound.
The blind Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser), leader of a fearsome religious order of knights, has his own plans for the city - plans that involve the religious figurehead, the Hafiz. But the Hafiz has gone missing. The only person who can find him is spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) who is languishing in the Palace of the Blind, a place in the desert where unwanted officials and rulers are exiled.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The world\u2019s greatest artist, the missing Hafiz, a deadly hobby. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 02 | Glass Souls | 20200601 | 20220618 (R4) | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
The great artist Piero has arrived from across the seas with his assistant Angel. He has been commissioned by the Empire's self-styled `Queen Mother` Fatima (Kirsty Bushell) to create a great work glorifying her rule. But after a period of brutal occupation, Tumanbay is no longer the gleaming city it was - and tensions and suspicions abound.
The blind Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser), leader of a fearsome religious order of knights, has his own plans for the city - plans that involve the religious figurehead, the Hafiz. But the Hafiz has gone missing. The only person who can find him is spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) who is languishing in the Palace of the Blind, a place in the desert where unwanted officials and rulers are exiled.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The world\u2019s greatest artist, the missing Hafiz, a deadly hobby. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 03 | Pronounced 'A Killer' | 20200608 | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
The artist Piero begins work on a great painting of Fatima, the self-styled Mother of the Empire. Meanwhile, his assistant Angel attempts to secure the promised payment for the commission and discovers all is not what it seems in Tumanbay.
An assassin has arrived for another type of commission and takes up residence in the same lodging house as former spymaster Gregor who has returned to the city from exile. Frog and his friend Dumpy attempt to break Matila out of jail.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
An assassin, a bird in a cage, the spymaster\u2019s return. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 03 | Pronounced 'A Killer' | 20200608 | 20220625 (R4) | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
The artist Piero begins work on a great painting of Fatima, the self-styled Mother of the Empire. Meanwhile, his assistant Angel attempts to secure the promised payment for the commission and discovers all is not what it seems in Tumanbay.
An assassin has arrived for another type of commission and takes up residence in the same lodging house as former spymaster Gregor who has returned to the city from exile. Frog and his friend Dumpy attempt to break Matila out of jail.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
An assassin, a bird in a cage, the spymaster\u2019s return. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 04 | Feels Like Old Times | 20200615 | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Having returned to the city, spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) rebuilds his network of informers, and sets about tracking down the missing Hafiz. In the palace, whilst Fatima (Kirsty Bushell) plots to extends her power, Sultana Manel (Aiysha Hart) has found a kindred spirit in the artist assistant Angel (Steffan Donnelly).
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
An investigation, a secret affair, a perfect murder. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 04 | Feels Like Old Times | 20200615 | 20220702 (R4) | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Having returned to the city, spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) rebuilds his network of informers, and sets about tracking down the missing Hafiz. In the palace, whilst Fatima (Kirsty Bushell) plots to extends her power, Sultana Manel (Aiysha Hart) has found a kindred spirit in the artist assistant Angel (Steffan Donnelly).
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
An investigation, a secret affair, a perfect murder. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 05 | The Watchers | 20200622 | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Frustrated at the Balarac's continued presence in Tumanbay, Fatima (Kirsty Bushell) lays down a challenge to their leader, the blind Grand Master (Anton Lesser). Former spymaster, Gregor (Rufus Wright) is on the trail of the missing Hafiz with the help of talkative assassin, Aquila (Rob Jarvis).
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Mother of the Empire, a hidden tunnel, the ancient garden. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 05 | The Watchers | 20200622 | 20220709 (R4) | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Frustrated at the Balarac's continued presence in Tumanbay, Fatima (Kirsty Bushell) lays down a challenge to their leader, the blind Grand Master (Anton Lesser). Former spymaster, Gregor (Rufus Wright) is on the trail of the missing Hafiz with the help of talkative assassin, Aquila (Rob Jarvis).
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Mother of the Empire, a hidden tunnel, the ancient garden. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 06 | Secret Garden | 20200629 | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Convinced she has secured the Balarac's withdrawal from the city, the murderous Fatima turns her attentions to the throne and how to get it. Meanwhile, Gregor (Rufus Wright) with the help of the Skyrats and his new side-kick, the assassin Aquila (Rob Jarvis), searches for a secret garden in the city where he believes the Hafiz may be hiding.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The riddle of the barber, poison times two, you remind me of my sister. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 06 | Secret Garden | 20200629 | 20220716 (R4) | Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Convinced she has secured the Balarac's withdrawal from the city, the murderous Fatima turns her attentions to the throne and how to get it. Meanwhile, Gregor (Rufus Wright) with the help of the Skyrats and his new side-kick, the assassin Aquila (Rob Jarvis), searches for a secret garden in the city where he believes the Hafiz may be hiding.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The riddle of the barber, poison times two, you remind me of my sister. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 07 | Menagerie of all Life | 20200706 | The murderous governor's wife Fatima has taken control of the palace. The sultan Manel has been exiled to a madhouse in the desert. And former spymaster Gregor discovers a terrible secret in the passageways beneath the city about the worlds he lives in.
Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The great wheel, dead and not dead, an unnatural wedding. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 07 | Menagerie of all Life | 20200706 | 20220723 (R4) | The murderous governor's wife Fatima has taken control of the palace. The sultan Manel has been exiled to a madhouse in the desert. And former spymaster Gregor discovers a terrible secret in the passageways beneath the city about the worlds he lives in.
Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright, Rob Jarvis and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this engrossing, historical fantasy from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
The great wheel, dead and not dead, an unnatural wedding. Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |
| 04 | 08 | The Fires | 20200713 | The city prepares for a spectacular celestial event - fires falling from the sky. While self-proclaimed Mother of the Empire, Fatima, sees it as an opportunity to glorify her new reign, for the Balarac it is the signal to enact a dreadful plan. Meanwhile Frog must save Matilla, the girl he loves, from the gallows and a prophesy that she will die at the hands of "the blind man".
Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this gripping extended finale to this epic series from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
The tomb of the Martyrs, the gallows, the aqueduct\u2026 Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. | |
| 04 | 08 | The Fires | 20200713 | 20220730 (R4) | The city prepares for a spectacular celestial event - fires falling from the sky. While self-proclaimed Mother of the Empire, Fatima, sees it as an opportunity to glorify her new reign, for the Balarac it is the signal to enact a dreadful plan. Meanwhile Frog must save Matilla, the girl he loves, from the gallows and a prophesy that she will die at the hands of "the blind man".
Anton Lesser, Aiysha Hart, Rufus Wright and Kirsty Bushell lead an impressive ensemble cast in this gripping extended finale to this epic series from creators John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker.
Cast:
Original Music by Sacha Puttnam
Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore
Produced by Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden
The tomb of the Martyrs, the gallows, the aqueduct\u2026 Epic saga by John Dryden and Mike Walker, inspired by the Mamluk slave dynasty of Egypt. |