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Napoleon returns from Elba. Will Marengo and Copenhagen鈥檚 equine love survive? Stars Stephen Fry. From November 2012.

The return of two of history's most important horses, Napoleon and Wellington.

More romantic correspondence between Napoleon Bonaparte's mount Marengo and the Duke of Wellington's own Copenhagen.

This time, the two lovers are sundered by fate as Napoleon returns from Elba.

Their letters speak eloquently of love, loss, jealousy and nuts.

Marengo ..... Stephen Fry
Copenhagen ..... Daniel Rigby
Narrator ..... Tamsin Greig

Written on their behalf by Marie Phillips and Robbie Hudson.

Producer: Gareth Edwards.

First broadcast on 六合开奖记录 Radio 4 in November 2012.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Marengo Stephen Fry
Copenhagen Daniel Rigby
Narrator Tamsin Greig
Producer Gareth Edwards
Writer Marie Phillips
Writer Robbie Hudson

Broadcasts

  • Wed 28 Nov 2012 23:00
  • Mon 30 Sep 2013 23:15
  • Sat 9 Jan 2016 22:45
  • Wed 9 Oct 2019 22:30
  • Tue 1 Feb 2022 23:15
  • Tuesday 23:15

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