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Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC
Warhorses Of Letters

Warhorses Of Letters

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2011 - 2014
  • 12 episodes (3 series)

Romantic comedy about the previously untold love story between horses belonging to Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington. Stars Stephen Fry, Daniel Rigby and Tamsin Greig.

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Series 1, Episode 2

Copenhagen becomes a warhorse and Marengo sets out into the vast Russian Steppe as he carries Napoleon at the head of his vast army towards Moscow.

Further details

The second episode of this four part series sees Copenhagen becoming a warhorse, and Marengo setting out into the vast Russian Steppe as he carries Napoleon at the head of his vast army towards Moscow.

As uncertainty and conflict beset the pair, it puts strains on their new relationship, especially when Copenhagen begins to explore his physical side with quite a lot of other horses, and things begin to go less well for the French army and its horses as winter sets in.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Stephen Fry Marengo
Daniel Rigby Copenhagen
Tamsin Greig Narrator
Writing team
Robert Hudson Writer
Marie Phillips Writer
Production team
Steven Canny Director
Gareth Edwards Producer

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