Brother Cadfael
A BBC Radio Collection of Three Full-Cast Dramatisations
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Ellis Peters
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Three BBC radio dramatisations of Ellis Peters' much-loved medieval murder mysteries featuring monk-cum-sleuth Brother Cadfael.
A onetime Crusader turned Benedictine monk, Brother Cadfael is a most unusual detective. Living a quiet life as a monastery herbalist, he spends his days ministering to his brothers using the medical skills he acquired in the Holy Lands—but his worldly knowledge and wide experience of human nature are frequently called upon when there is a murder to solve...
Monk's Hood
Brother Cadfael is asked to supply a healing potion for a sick monk—but monk's hood oil can kill as well as cure...
The Virgin in the Ice
In the winter of 1139, Cadfael sets out through snowbound Shropshire to find a missing boy and his sister.
Dead Man's Ransom
1141. Beyond the walls of the abbey, civil war rages. When news arrives that Sheriff Gilbert Prestcote has been taken prisoner, a hostage exchange is arranged—but love and murder intervene....
Starring Philip Madoc as Cadfael, with supporting casts including Michael Hordern, Michael Kitchen and Susannah York, these thrilling tales of murder, mystery and intrigue bring the turbulent world of 12th-century Shrewsbury superbly to life.
Monk's Hood
Brother Cadfael - Philip Madoc
Narrator - Michael Hordern
Brother Mark - Ian Targett
Fr Heribert - Timothy Bateson
Prior Robert - Geoffrey Whitehead
Meurig - Kenneth Price
Richildis Bonel - Pat Heywood
Brother Rhys/Judge - Norman Jones
Aelfric - Mark Straker
Brother Edmund - Timothy Carlton
Brother Petrus - Fraser Kerr
Sergeant - Ian Hogg
Aldith - Jane Whittenshaw
Edwy Bellecote - Stephen Garlick
Edwin Gurney - Richard Pearce
Hugh Beringar - Alan Barker
Ifor ap Morgan - Michael Turner
Brother Barnabas - Terence Edmond
Dramatised by Bert Coules
Produced by Lissa Evans
First broadcast in 1991
The Virgin in the Ice
Brother Cadfael - Philip Madoc
Narrator - Michael Hordern
Hugh Beringar - Douglas Hodge
Olivier - Raad Rawi
Ermina - Moira Buffini
Ives - Dean Magri
Abbot Radulfus - John Church
Leonard - Leonard Fenton
Elyas - Crispin Letts
Boterel - Andrew Wincott
Button - Eric Allan
Porter - Steve Hodson
Le Gaucher - Peter Laird
Axeman/Sergeant - Peter Gunn
Outlaw - Jonathan Adams
Sergeant - Jonathan Tafler
With David Holt, Ann Windsor, Julian Rhind-Tutt, John Fleming and Kate Binchy
Dramatised by Bert Coules
Produced by Phil Clarke
Music by Peter Salem
First broadcast in 1992.
Dead Man's Ransom
Brother Cadfael - Philip Madoc
Sister Magdalen - Susannah York
Hugh Beringar - Jonathan Tafler
Elis - Jason Hughes
Radulfus - Trevor Peacock
Herbard/Edmund/Ithel - Shaun Prendergast
Aline - Lorien Haynes
Lad/Villager - David Holt
Narrator - Michael Kitchen
Melicent - Katy Odey
Prince Owain - Sion Probert
Cristina - Siobhan Flynn
Eliud - Mark Lewis Jones
Maurice/Rhys/Griffri - Douglas Blackwell
Anion - Matthew Morgan
Dramatised by Bert Coules
Produced by Neil Cargill
Music by Peter Salem
First broadcast in 1995.
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- BeDeBe
- 21-04-21
story comes alive
The stories are good. Philip Maddock is brilliant. He makes the tales come alive. A really enjoyable listen.
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- JennyH
- 11-07-23
Excellent
Having read and enjoyed Ellis Peters’ Brother Cadfael books many years ago, I wondered if the audio version would be disappointing. Far from it. They were sensitively translated into these audio books, and I’d recommend them to anyone who enjoys this genre of fiction. The acting, direction and sound quality were excellent.
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- Gerry M
- 29-11-22
Terrific production
My first step into Cadfael and I thoroughly enjoyed every story. Well narrated and acted with background battle scenes excellent. On the hunt now for more of the same. Bravo everyone involved.
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- Alexander
- 18-12-23
Brought to life!
This is a fantastic dramatisation brought to life by a fabulous cast. Cadfael is such a likeable character and Philip Madoc does a great job in the lead role. This has been a great introduction to Cadfael and I’m looking forward to listening to more of Cadfael on Audible.
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- Literati
- 11-02-21
Superb
Really like this. Great cast led by Philip Madoc as Cadfael. What a shame there aren't more of these - it's a real gem.
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- Domien De Groot
- 11-09-24
So so so so good
I just wish there were more of these! The atmosphere, the language, the performances, the understated and perfectly applicable sound effects, and of course, the stories themselves, all of it is just wonderful.
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- Patricia
- 29-06-23
Really enjoyed the 'Brother Cadfael' Audible book
Very good book I really enjoyed it. Will look out for other Cadfael Audible books.
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- Miss Ana L Morales Garcia
- 02-04-22
I need more of these!!
superb storytelling and performance. can I have more seasons of this? very much recommended
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- Brenda
- 12-12-22
Long music and headings..........
.........at the start and end of every single chapter. It quite ruined my enjoyment of these 3 excellent stories.
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- Greggiboy
- 11-09-22
Excellent medieval mysteries
Really enjoyed these radio plays of the Cadfael stories. They are brilliantly adapted with great use of sound effects and music that really transports you to another time. The voice acting is first class and episodes are just the right length to be fun whilst including enough details to keep you guessing until the end. Would recommend to anyone who is a fan of the Cadfael books or tv show, or anyone who is into medieval dramas such as those by Ken Follett or Umberto Eco.
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