The History of Titus Groan (Gormenghast) – BBC Radio Drama – Mervyn Peake, Maeve Gilmore, Brian Sibley Free Audiobook

Written by Mervyn Peake, Maeve Gilmore, Brian Sibley
Read by David Warner, Luke Treadaway, Paul Rhys, Miranda Richardson, James Fleet, Full Cast
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A six-part BBC Radio Classic Serial based on the writings of Mervyn Peake and Maeve Gilmore.

The life and times of Titus Groan, 77th Earl of Gormenghast – a vast stronghold of crumbling masonry steeped in immemorial ritual and inhabited by an extraordinary cavalcade of characters including the kitchen boy, Steerpike, who ruthlessly rises to the upper echelons of dynastic power through mischief and murder.

Based on the novels written by Mervyn Peake and on the recently discovered concluding volume, ‘Titus Alone’, written by his widow, the six one-hour episodes chronicle Titus’ life from birth, through childhood and adolescence to his decision to renounce his title and embark on an exploration of the alien world beyond the confines of his home.

It is a journey in search of identity that eventually takes him to a distant island where he encounters the man who is none other than his creator.

The Gormenghast trilogy is both a powerful and unique fantasy and a satirical allegory on the fancies, foibles and phobias of the world around us, and this BBC Radio production brings Peake’s extraordinary imagination to vivid life.

Titus…Luke Treadaway
Artist…David Warner
Steerpike…Carl Prekopp
Sepulchrave, Earl Of Groan…Paul Rhys
Gertrude, Countess Of Groan…Miranda Richardson
Dr Prunesquallor …James Fleet
Irma Prunesquallor…Tamsin Greig
Clarice …Fenella Woolgar
Cora …Claudie Blakley
Fuchsia …Olivia Hallinan
Flay …Adrian Scarborough
Abiatha Swelter …Mark Benton
Sourdust…James Lailey
Nannie Slagg …Jane Whittenshaw
Keda…Susie Riddell
Young Titus…Hugo Docking
Bellgrove…William Gaunt
Barquentine…Gerard McDermott
Nannie Slagg …Jane Whittenshaw
Muzzlehatch…Gerard Murphy
Juno…Maureen Beattie
Acreblade…Alun Raglan
Magistrate…Peter Polycarpou
Drugg…Jonathan Forbes
Cheeta…Morven Christie
Anchor… James Lailey
With Simon Bubb, Alex Tregear and Elaine Claxton

First broadcast in 2011.

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