Richard Burton narrates the next volume of this popular dramatic chronicle of the English Crown, a treasure from the BBC radio archive published on audio for the very first time.

Vivat Rex is the landmark episode series first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1977. During the period of 26 instalments, each one narrated by Richard Burton with a full ensemble, the fortunes from the English Crown are implemented through 225 many years of British history, from Edward II’s accession in 1307 to the birth of Elizabeth I.

Each theatre is adapted by Martin Jenkins in the functions of Shakespeare, Marlowe and their Elizabethan contemporaries.This second volume features the final 13 instalments, you start with Martin Jarvis as Henry V and concluding with the birth of Elizabeth I. Vivat Rex carries a stirring musical rating by Christopher Whelen.