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ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC
ElvenQuest

ElvenQuest

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2009 - 2013
  • 24 episodes (4 series)

Radio sitcom about a fantasy novelist who is whisked away to a parallel universe. Stars Stephen Mangan, Dave Lamb, Darren Boyd, Kevin Eldon, Sophie Winkleman and more.

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Series 3, Episode 1

When Sam is left behind while the others are off killing the man-munching Giant of Rankor he is accosted by a beautiful maiden, Eirwen. The future of the Questers' Fellowship could be in jeopardy...

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When Sam is left behind while the others are off killing the man-munching Giant of Rankor he is accosted by a beautiful maiden, Eirwen. She has been kept captive in the giant's castle, and takes Sam to be her rescuer. She promptly proposes, throwing the future of the Questers' Fellowship into jeopardy.

Meanwhile, Lord Darkness's attempts to conquer Lower Earth take a new turn when Kreech discovers an ancient prophesy enabling Lord Darkness to create the UnChosen One, an evil spirit who can only be defeated by the Chosen One. Problem is - it means Lord Darkness has to impregnate a hideous, misshapen creature. If only there was one of those close to hand...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th October 2011
Time
9am
Channel
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Stephen Mangan Sam
Dave Lamb Amis
Darren Boyd Vidar
Kevin Eldon Dean
Sophie Winkleman Penthiselea
Alistair McGowan Lord Darkness
Kevin Eldon Kreech
Guest cast
Martha Howe-Douglas Eirwen
Writing team
Anil Gupta Writer
Richard Pinto Writer
Production team
Sam Michell Producer

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