King James Bible

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King James Bible

As part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the King James Bible, an ensemble of leading National Theatre actors, directed by Nicholas Hytner, James Dacre and Polly Findlay, read twelve extracts from the Book that changed the world. This podcast collection features each of those readings and a live recording of the talk Melvyn Bragg gave looking at the radical impact of The King James Bible over the last 400 years. These audio recordings of the National’s King James Bible readings were made possible thanks to the generous support of Allchurches Trust Limited.

  1. 25/06/2012

    Revelation

    Written in a time of persecution, the Revelation of John foresees the end of days. Cast includes Simon Russell Beale.

    1h 6m

  2. 14/05/2012

    The Gospel According to John

    The latest gospel – John’s – celebrates the mystery of the incarnation. Read by Mark Bazeley, Alex Jennings, Nick Sampson, Andrew Scott and Stephanie Street.

    1h 22m

  3. 13/03/2012

    The Tongues Of Men and Angels

    The Tongues of Men and Angels: The Acts and Letters of Peter and Paul shape the foundation of the Church. Cast includes Peter McDonald & Geoffrey Streatfeild.

    1h 23m

  4. 16/02/2012

    The Gospel According to Luke

    The Gospel According to Luke: Luke dwells on some of the most human moments in the life of Jesus. Cast includes Charlotte Emmerson, Mark Gatiss, Stuart McQuarrie & Paul Ready.

    1h 21m

  5. 16/02/2012

    The Gospel According to Matthew

    The Gospel According to Matthew: The most influential of the gospels in English, Matthew dramatizes the coming of the kingdom of heaven. Cast includes Stephen Campbell Moore, Kenneth Cranham, Deborah Findlay & Gerald Kyd.

    1h 20m

  6. 07/02/2012

    The Gospel According to Mark

    The Gospel According to Mark: The earliest gospel – Mark’s – is the shortest and most direct telling of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Read by Gwilym Lee, Elliot Levey, Ferdinand Kingsley and Patricia Routledge.

    1h 27m

  7. 12/01/2012

    The People that Walked in Darkness

    The People that Walked in Darkness - As Israel faces disaster, Isaiah foretells the future.
Cast includes Maureen Lipman, Prasanna Puwanarajah & Emily Taaffe.

    1h 29m

  8. 22/12/2011

    Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?

    Where Shall Wisdom be Found? - As the world falls apart around them, Ecclesiastes the Preacher and Job seek for meaning in catastrophe. Cast includes Nonso Anozie, Mark Bonnar, Paterson Joseph & Dominic Rowan

    1h 7m
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As part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the King James Bible, an ensemble of leading National Theatre actors, directed by Nicholas Hytner, James Dacre and Polly Findlay, read twelve extracts from the Book that changed the world. This podcast collection features each of those readings and a live recording of the talk Melvyn Bragg gave looking at the radical impact of The King James Bible over the last 400 years. These audio recordings of the National’s King James Bible readings were made possible thanks to the generous support of Allchurches Trust Limited.

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  • Creator
    National Theatre
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2012
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Theatre 2011
  • Show Website
    King James Bible

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