Ben Hur

Posted by Robert on May 4, 2008 at 2:25pm

Ben Hur 4 parts Lew Wallace's BBC Radio 4 Dramatization of Lew Wallace's epic novel which begins with the nativity and ends with the crucifixion. with Jamie Glover, Samuel West and narrated by Michael Gambon. ================================================= 1 A Friendship Betrayed Ben Hur's attempt to rekindle his friendship with Roman soldier, Massala, has devastating consequences. ================================================= 2 Son Of Arrius Freed from slavery, Ben Hur travels east to locate his family where an opportunity arises to take revenge on a Roman soldier. Following the death of Arrius, Judah travels east to locate his mother and sister, only to meet Massala. ================================================= 3 The Chariot Race The day of the great race arrives, and the stakes for Ben Hur and his Roman rival are high. With Jamie Glover and Sam West. Pilate is now Judea's governor and has released prisoners to celebrate. Could Judah Ben Hur's mother and sister be among them? ================================================= 4 LAST The King Comes Into His Kingdom Ben Hur's lost family are afflicted by leprosy, but Jesus brings new hope of a cure. With Michael Gambon. Ben Hur's lost family are afflicted by leprosy, but Jesus of Nazareth brings new hope of a cure. With Michael Gambon. Judah tries to find a cure. His only hope is the Nazarene, but is it too late?

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