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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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.
The latest gospel – John’s – celebrates the mystery of the incarnation. Read by Mark Bazeley, Alex Jennings, Nick Sampson, Andrew Scott and Stephanie Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The People that Walked in Darkness - As Israel faces disaster, Isaiah foretells the future. Cast includes Maureen Lipman, Prasanna Puwanarajah & Emily Taaffe.
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
Psalms of David and Song of Solomon - The lyrics that have inspired some of the most evocative and sensual translations in English. Cast includes Nancy Carroll, Patricia Routledge & Jo Stone-Fewings.
The Line of David - The boy David defeats a giant and unifies a kingdom. His son Solomon builds the temple in Jerusalem. Cast includes Sebastian Armesto, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Patricia Routledge & John Shrapnel.
Let My People Go - Moses and his people escape slavery in Egypt in search of the Promised Land. Cast includes Pippa Bennett-Warner, Samantha Bond, David Calder, Paul Jesson & Paterson Joseph.
In the Beginning - From the Creation of the World to Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. Cast includes: Samuel Barnett, Lindsay Duncan, Alan Howard & Malcolm Sinclair.
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.
