Pilgrim By Sebastian Baczkiewicz (Series 1-4)
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What if all the myths and folktales of these islands were true? And what if they were not only true but present now in our world? All the spirits, existing, as they have always existed, in the gaps between tower blocks, in the shadows under bridges, in the corner of our vision...
Stepping slightly off the crooked path of fairy tales and into the undergrowth of folklore that sprawls alongside, I wanted to let you know about Pilgrim, a wonderful series of BBC Radio 4 plays by Sebastian Baczkiewicz inspired by the folklore of the British Isles.
William Palmer is 900 years old—he was cursed by a fellow pilgrim on the road to Canterbury in 1185 for claiming that Christianity would wipe out the old beliefs. That pilgrim was the Lord of Faerie and William must forever walk between the worlds of the Greyfolk (them) and the Hotbloods (us). Pilgrim is a delightful—and frequently chilling—mix of tales old and new.
Series 1 - 1. He Who Wouldn't Valiant Be
A man cursed with immortality must reclaim a stolen dragon egg before the creature takes its revenge. Fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Jamie Foreman, Paul Rider, Noma Dumezweni, Janice Acquah and Lloyd Thomas.
Cast and crew
Cast
Pilgrim
Paul Hilton
Mervyn/Puck
Jamie Foreman
Vic
Paul Rider
Ursula
Noma Dumezweni
Veronica
Janice Acquah
Wayne
Lloyd Thomas
MT
Inam Mirza
Grevis
Chris Pavlo
Landers
Stephen Critchlow
Girl
Agnes Bateman
Crew
Director
Marc Beeby
Producer
Jessica Dromgoole
Producer
Marc Beeby
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Series 1 - 2. Then Fancies Flee Away
Travelling through Yorkshire, PIlgrim meets Noreen, a woman whose son has been in a coma for the past seven years surrounded by a growth of thorns. He investigates and is drawn to the darkness beneath the mysterious Round Barrow of Willy Howe. Fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Tricia Kelly, Robert Lonsdale and Jill Cardo.
Series 1 - 3. No Foes Shall Stay His Might
Aided by a powerful spirit, a hunter sets out to capture Pilgrim, and to save himself he must try to rescue a girl in mortal danger. Fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Adrian Lukis, Alex Treagar and Susan Engel.
Series 1 - 4. Gainst All Disaster
The immortal hero is forced to help Joseph of Arimathea, who is being held captive by a malevolent angel. Concluding part of the fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Paul Rider, David Calder, Anna Wing and Susan Engel.
Series 2 - 1. The Drowned Church
The Drowned Church. William `Pilgrim' Palmer, cursed in 1185 to live for ever, arrives in Skaymer, a seaside town in Norfolk. Here, he investigates rumours surrounding the disturbing reappearance of a young man believed to have drowned in a great flood. Fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Claire Price, Judy Parfitt, William Gaunt, Luke Treadaway, Rachael Spence, Sean Baker, Jude Akuwidike and Sally Orrock.
Cast and crew
Cast
Pilgrim
Paul Hilton
Helen
Claire Price
Doris
Judy Parfitt
Zach
William Gaunt
Aaron
Luke Treadaway
Freya
Rachael Spence
Mr Hazelbury
Sean Baker
Hendry
Jude Akuwidike
Mrs Squires
Sally Orrock
Crew
Director
Marc Beeby
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Series 2 - 2. The Lost Hotel
The Lost Hotel. The king of the Greyfolk asks Pilgrim to return his changeling son to his homeland. However, when he finally locates the errant prince, he discovers his target has been using his faerie lineage to find success on the stock market. Fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Stuart McLoughlin, Sam Alexander, Judy Parfitt, Eliza Caitlin Parkes, Iain Batchelor and Sean Baker
Series 2 - 3. The Lady in the Lake
The Lady in the Lake. Pilgrim visits Holisale Well in search of runaway ward Freya, and discovers a small community dedicated to the memory of a woman who was lured into the water seven years earlier by a magical being. Fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Rachael Spence, Adeel Akhtar, Henry Devas, Claire Price, Claire Harry and Agnes Bateman.
Series 2 - 4. Hope Springs
Hope Springs. The immortal wanderer struggles with the prospect of being the quarry in an endless hunt, all while worrying about the fate of his daughter, who seems set to spend eternity married to Puck. Fantasy adventure by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Judy Parfitt, Jamie Foreman, Anna Wing, Sean Baker, Leah Brotherhead and Agnes Bateman.
Series 3 - 1. Crowsfall Wood
Poor William Palmer. On the downside, he still hasn’t cast off the 12th-century curse that leaves him in a limbo between our mortal world and that of the Greyfolk or faeries. On the upside, though, he still passes himself off as a man in his late 30s, despite being about 950 years old.
Sebastian Baczkiewicz’s dark fantasy drama series starts with a tale that brought to mind Bryan Ferry’s recent nuptials. Tadek, a 77-year-old man, happily married for over 50 years and one of Palmer’s spiritual charges, has eloped into Crowsfall Wood with a 24-year-old floozy called Cecilia. She must be a witch, a succubus, a siren.
But no. There’s a far darker storyline at work here, for the old man wooed by Cecilia’s attentions turns out to have savage supernatural powers of his own. Palmer has been making libations to keep Tadek safe but this year he forgot, and now events are taking a very eerie turn down in Crowsfall Wood…
New series. An old friend of Pilgrim's is possessed by a deadly forest spirit. Fantasy adventure, by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, with Paul Hilton, Karl Johnson, Faye Castelow, Susan Engel and Dudley Sutton. Continues next Thursday.
Cast and crew
Cast
William
Paul Hilton
Tadek
Karl Johnson
Cecilia
Faye Castelow
Ewa
Susan Engel
Macadam
Dudley Sutton
Cripps
John Rowe
Henselow
Adam Billington
Grainger
Rikki Lawton
Crew
Producer
Jessica Dromgoole
Producer
Marc Beeby
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Series 3 - 2. Sookey Hill
Pilgrim meets a powerful enemy while investigating the case of a man who turned into a hare. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's dark fantasy drama following the exploits of William Palmer, a man cursed with immortality. Starring Paul Hilton and Ralph Ineson. Continues next Thursday.
Series 3 - 3. Aisley Bridge
William is drawn into the world of the Lanes and the immortal children who live there, following the mysterious disappearance of a local girl. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's dark fantasy drama, starring Paul Hilton and Victoria Inez Hardy.
Series 3 - 4. Lindie Island
Pilgrim is asked to sacrifice a man he has kept safe for centuries in exchange for a precious bargaining chip in his negotiations with the King. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's dark fantasy drama, starring Paul Hilton and Pamela Merrick. Last in the series.
Series 4 - 1. Mullerby Fair
William Palmer, doomed to walk in a hinterland of the present day and fairyland — think malevolent marauders rather than Tinkerbell — is back for a new run of supernatural dramas. Writer Sebastian Baczkiewicz has an impressive knowledge of British folklore, and stitches ancient beliefs alongside modern mores with the deftness of an elfin shoemaker.
This opening story pits Palmer against an ancient foe called Mr Speed, who’s been visiting the same mortal family for hundreds of years on Midsummer’s Eve, claiming one of their women as his bride and taking her away to live with the Greyfolk. Palmer makes a Bruce Willis-style decision to end things right here, right now, regardless of risk, and there is an upsetting death by fire.
But, like all good fairy stories, evil characters can only get away with so much terror.
About this programme
New series. Mullerby Fair. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Immortal wanderer William Palmer returns for more dark fantasy adventures, and begins by battling the devilish Mr Speed, a ruthless villain who has been stealing women from a single family for generations. Supernatural drama, starring Paul Hilton, Joe Dempsie and Kim Wall.
Cast and crew
Cast
William Palmer/Pilgrim
Paul Hilton
Richie
Joe Dempsie
Maxine
Rachel Davies
Mr Speed
Kim Wall
Carter
Paul Copley
Laura
Leah Brotherhead
Cassie
Sarah Thom
Girl
Agnes Bateman
Crew
Director
Marc Beeby
Producer
Marc Beeby
Producer
Jessica Dromgoole
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Series 4 - 2. Tregarrah Head
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Birdie continues her war of attrition, leaving a trail of innocent victims in her wake. Meanwhile, William Palmer tries to rescue the Old Man of Tregarrah Head from his fate as the changeling baby of devoted West Country parents. Supernatural drama, starring Paul Hilton and Kate Fleetwood.
Series 4 - 3. Wedlowe Sound
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. William Palmer must tackle an old adversary and save the community of Wedlowe Sound when it is threatened by a giant. Supernatural drama, starring Paul Hilton and Ronald Pickup.
Series 4 - 4. Bleaker Lake
4/4. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. William Palmer hopes to end the war of attrition with Birdie at Bleaker Lake where Merlin is held sealed under water. Supernatural drama, starring Paul Hilton and Kate Fleetwood. Last in the series.
Series 5 added 1/22/2014 Below
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The Beeb has begun presenting Series 6 of Pilgrim.
I'll be capping it.
Must have missed this series last year. Thanks for sharing.
Does anybody own Series 5?
Funny you should ask. LOL -------------------- R
Afternoon Drama: Pilgrim - Series 5
by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
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Poor William Palmer — the man who, 900 years ago, made fun of the fairy folk’s king on his way to a holy site and was cursed to a life of immortality — is back for a new series.
This time he is searching for the Radiant Boy, a mysterious figure whose appearance has more to do with impending death than anything bright, shiny or remotely happy. Palmer revisits Lyall Park, a country mansion with an ominous door that opens nightly on to a ballroom inhabited by the undead, dancing their way to dawn.
But why can he not recall his previous visit and could it be that the plight of these dancers was caused by Palmer himself?
BBC Radio 4
Lyall Park
Episode 1 of 4
Duration: 45 minutes
First broadcast: Thursday 21 November 2013
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz.
Series 5-1: Lyall Park
The immortal wanderer William Palmer - Pilgrim - comes to Lyall Park where he uncovers an astonishing and disturbing family secret.
Sound ..... Colin Guthrie
Directed by Marc Beeby
A fifth series of four dark adventures. Pilgrim, cursed with immortality by the King of the Greyfolk, is forever forced to walk between the human world and the world of Faerie in a never-ending quest to preserve the uneasy balance between the two. In this series, Pilgrim finds himself in pursuit of the mysterious Radiant Boy. On the way he encounters a ballroom filled with un-dead dancers, a cursed village, a woman in love with a man with a fox's tail and a medium who takes him across the line between life and death...
Credits
William Palmer
Paul Hilton
Kenny
Sean Murray
Harry
Michael Bertenshaw
Colville
Annette Badland
Bryony
Carolyn Pickles
Lavinia
Priyanga Burford
Threadgold
James Lailey
Cashier
Georgie Fuller
Director
Marc Beeby
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Pilgrim
Series 5 - 2. Gallowstone Hill
William Palmer’s search for the Radiant Boy, the harbinger of death, moves north to the ominously named Gallowstone Hill. Palmer (aka Pilgrim) has received a call from an academic he worked with about a major archaeological find that he believes should be returned to where it was found, in the hollowed-out hill.
But by the time Palmer arrives, his former colleague is dead, burnt to death on a pyre in the street, and the villagers are under the spell of a ruthless man called Angel, who rules them like a dictatorial deity. Can they regain their memories before any more innocent people are sentenced to death? It’s time for Pilgrim to go into battle once more.
2/4. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. While in search of the Radiant Boy, Pilgrim comes to a village cursed with a dangerous collective madness. Supernatural drama, starring Paul Hilton and Lee Ross.
Cast and crew
Cast
William
Paul Hilton
Cloudesly
Lee Ross
Bovey
Arthur Hughes
Nadia
Carys Eleri
Hart
Priyanga Burford
Mick
David Seddon
Jim
John Norton
Crew
Director
Marc Beeby
Director
Jessica Dromgoole
Producer
Marc Beeby
Producer
Jessica Dromgoole
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Pilgrim
Series 5 - 3. Woolmere Walter
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3/4. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. The immortal wanderer is forced to assist an odd couple in their very unusual courtship. Fantasy drama, starring Paul Hilton.
Cast and crew
Cast
William
Paul Hilton
Norah
Michelle Terry
Michael
Ralf Little
Handley
Joel MacCormack
Sterne
Peter Hamilton Dyer
Fran
Priyanga Burford
Daddy
Michael Bertenshaw
Crew
Director
Marc Beeby
Producer
Marc Beeby
Producer
Jessica Dromgoole
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Series 5 - 4. Parsons Mount
Parsons Mount
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Review by:
Jane Anderson
William Palmer (aka Pilgrim, if he’s talking to one of the Greyfolk from the fairy world) is offered the ultimate choice in this concluding episode. He can accept the Greyfolk King’s offer of an end to his tormented eternal life on earth or he can sacrifice this opportunity and, in return, the sinister figure of the Radiant Boy — who he gets to meet at last — will free all the unhappy souls that he’s been holding in limbo.
Palmer is a decent man, but after centuries of walking alone, the promise of a final journey is extremely tempting.
4/4. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. The immortal wanderer's quest for the Radiant Boy forces him to travel to the one place he has been forbidden to go. Fantasy drama, starring Paul Hilton. Last in the series.
Cast and crew
Cast
William
Paul Hilton
Hecht
James Fleet
Millie
Amaka Okafor
Chloe
Lizzy Watts
Carlton
John Norton
Stringer
Joel MacCormack
Crew
Director
Marc Beeby
Producer
Marc Beeby
Producer
Jessica Dromgoole
Writer
Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Pilgrim - Series 5 LINK
So, well, i thought i´d ask Rik if he could kick the Moon into the Sun. He scratched his head a little bit and said to me "Funny you should ask." took a big kick, and there went the Moon. Then Rik flew after the moon and brought hin back, from the glares of the Sun!
Thank you, Rik! :)
Since there isn´t one existing right now, i created one! ;)
Thanks for this entire series.
Dwight
I thought it strange that they used the mask I used instead of a variation of the one used for the rest. Very nice, looks much better than the switch of pictures in the middle of the sets. You make beautiful pictures. ----------------------------- R
Y'all enjoy em. I saw the request. I went to my computer and it was already there. it was dated November when it came out. That was when I was switching computers and lost the hard drive. I am just getting my head above water again and had those in a folder to post. I said Funny you should ask because they were very near the top of the list and would have been posted within the week. LOL ------------------------------------------------------- R
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