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4. From Scythians to Shakespeare

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From Vikings to Normans, the National Theatre of Brent present their definitive history of Earth. Stars Patrick Barlow. From 1990.

From the Scythians to the Crusades.

The history of mankind from the first amoeba to the Second World War.

Presented by the entire cast of the National Theatre of Brent - Desmond Olivier Dingle and Wallace, aided by Mr Barker.

With guest star Juliet Stevenson.

Written by Patrick Barlow, with additional material by Jim Broadbent and Martin Duncan.

With thanks to

Patrick Barlow
Jim Broadbent
Martin Duncan

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in May 1990.

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