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Ben-Hur
Episode 5 of 6
Arts documentary. Alan Yentob learns what links Radio 4 soap The Archers with Ben-Hur, one of the most epic Hollywood blockbusters of all time.
Alan Yentob learns what links Radio 4 soap The Archers with Ben-Hur, one of the most epic Hollywood blockbusters of all time, as he charts the progress of 350 "everyday folk" as they benefit from an unusual bequest.
Margot Boyd, the actress who played Ambridge's Mrs Antrobus, wanted ordinary people to experience the joy and excitement of being involved in theatre. They took up the challenge, and spent a year preparing to perform Ben-Hur on stage in Bath's historic Theatre Royal.
Last on
Mon 14 Mar 2011
03:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alan Yentob |
| Executive Producer | David Okuefuna |
Broadcasts
- Tue 14 Dec 2010 22:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland & Wales
- Tue 14 Dec 2010 23:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales
- Tue 14 Dec 2010 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland
- Mon 14 Mar 2011 03:30