Drama on 3 - Samson Agonistes

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 Directed by John Tydeman. NB: Finishes at 10.05 pm