Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20120514 (BBC7) 20140902 (BBC7) 20140901 (BBC7) |  Sam burns Elizabeth's love letters and faces a writ against him on false charges. 1663 gets off to an unpromising start when Sam and Elizabeth have a furious row, culminating in him burning all her old love letters in the fire. Then Elizabeth is robbed in the street, and Sam has a writ issued against him on a false charge. He avoids arrest, until he can prove his innocence, by hiding next door at Sir William's house. Cast: Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways Captain Ferrers - Ewan Bailey Mrs Sarah - Eiry Thomas Man with writ - Lee Mengo Lord Sandwich - Blake Ritson Sir William Batten - Richard Mitchley Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor. A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. | |
| 01 | 20120514 | (01/05) 1663 gets off to an unpromising start when Sam and Elizabeth have a furious row, culminating in him burning all her old love letters in the fire. Then Elizabeth is robbed in the street, and Sam has a writ issued against him on a false charge. He avoids arrest, until he can prove his innocence, by hiding next door at Sir William's house. Cast: Samuel Pepys....Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys....Katherine Jakeways Captain Ferrers....Ewan Bailey Mrs Sarah....Eiry Thomas Man with writ....Lee Mengo Lord Sandwich....Blake Ritson Sir William Batten....Richard Mitchley Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor. A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. 1663 begins badly for the diarist and his wife. | |
| 02 | 20120515 (BBC7) 20140903 (BBC7) 20140902 (BBC7) |  Sam goes to see an autopsy, while Elizabeth begins dancing lessons with Mr Pembleton. Sam goes to see an autopsy at the Surgeons Hall and finds the cold body fascinating. His wife Elizabeth, meanwhile, who is rowing with the neighbours over the use of a water cock, decides to distract herself by learning to dance. So Sam engages the services of a Dancing Master, Mr Pembleton - a decision he will later come to regret. Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways John Pepys - Stephen Marzella Will - John Biddle Mr Payne - Ewan Bailey Captain Holmes - Andrew Wincott Sir William Batten - Richard Mitchley Mary - Eirlys Bellin Mr Pembleton - Joseph Kloska Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. | |
| 03 | 20120516 (BBC7) 20140904 (BBC7) 20140903 (BBC7) |  Sam's jealousy of Elizabeth's dancing tutor, Mr Pembleton, begins to run out of control. Sam goes riding in Hyde Park but his horse starts fighting with other horses so he has to make a hasty exit. A keen scholar, he's learning the duodecimal system but it's not enough to distract him from his current obsession, his jealousy of his wife's dancing teacher, Mr Pembleton, which is beginning to run out of control. He's even coming home at lunchtime to check if the beds are rumpled. Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways Mr Pembleton - Joseph Kloska Mary - Eirlys Bellin Will - John Biddle Mr Bagwell - Ewan Bailey Sir William Batten - Richard Mitchley Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. | |
| 04 | 20120517 | 20120517 (BBC7) 20140905 (BBC7) 20140904 (BBC7) | Episode x04 of 5 Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour. Episode 5 of 05 Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour. Episode 04 of 05 Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour. Episode x04 of 5 Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour. Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour, and Elizabeth finds that her new companion is less than honest. They can still enjoy a day out together, though, seeing the curious entertainments of Bartholomew Fair. Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Will.... John Biddle Hannah.... Eiry Thomas Mary.... Eirlys Bellin Captain Ferrers.... Ewan Bailey Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. Episode 5 of 05 Episode 04 of 05 Episode x04 of 5 Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour, and Elizabeth finds that her new companion is less than honest. They can still enjoy a day out together, though, seeing the curious entertainments of Bartholomew Fair. Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Will.... John Biddle Hannah.... Eiry Thomas Mary.... Eirlys Bellin Captain Ferrers.... Ewan Bailey Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. Episode 5 of 05 Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour, and Elizabeth finds that her new companion is less than honest. They can still enjoy a day out together, though, seeing the curious entertainments of Bartholomew Fair. Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Will.... John Biddle Hannah.... Eiry Thomas Mary.... Eirlys Bellin Captain Ferrers.... Ewan Bailey Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. Episode 04 of 05 Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour, and Elizabeth finds that her new companion is less than honest. They can still enjoy a day out together, though, seeing the curious entertainments of Bartholomew Fair. Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Will.... John Biddle Hannah.... Eiry Thomas Mary.... Eirlys Bellin Captain Ferrers.... Ewan Bailey Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll.
Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour. Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour, and Elizabeth finds that her new companion is less than honest. They can still enjoy a day out together, though, seeing the curious entertainments of Bartholomew Fair. Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways Will - John Biddle Hannah - Eiry Thomas Mary - Eirlys Bellin Captain Ferrers - Ewan Bailey Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. |
| 05 LAST | 20120518 | Episode x05 of 5 Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront Lord Sandwich about his recent behaviour but he's anxious about where this will lead. Meanwhile, a stranger tries to abduct Elizabeth in broad daylight and the Queen has the spotted fever. Sam goes to buy a periwig but disapproves of the wig he's offered - made of greasy old woman's hair! Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Sir John Minnes.... Alun Raglan Coachman.... Ewan Bailey Mr Pierce.... Andrew Wincott Lord Sandwich.... Blake Ritson Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor. A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront his benefactor, Lord Sandwich. Episode 5 of 05 Episode 05 of 05 Episode x05 of 5 Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront Lord Sandwich about his recent behaviour but he's anxious about where this will lead. Meanwhile, a stranger tries to abduct Elizabeth in broad daylight and the Queen has the spotted fever. Sam goes to buy a periwig but disapproves of the wig he's offered - made of greasy old woman's hair! Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Sir John Minnes.... Alun Raglan Coachman.... Ewan Bailey Mr Pierce.... Andrew Wincott Lord Sandwich.... Blake Ritson Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor. A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. Episode x05 of 5 Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront his benefactor, Lord Sandwich. Episode 5 of 05 Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront Lord Sandwich about his recent behaviour but he's anxious about where this will lead. Meanwhile, a stranger tries to abduct Elizabeth in broad daylight and the Queen has the spotted fever. Sam goes to buy a periwig but disapproves of the wig he's offered - made of greasy old woman's hair! Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Sir John Minnes.... Alun Raglan Coachman.... Ewan Bailey Mr Pierce.... Andrew Wincott Lord Sandwich.... Blake Ritson Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor. A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. Episode 5 of 05 Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront his benefactor, Lord Sandwich. Episode 05 of 05 Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront Lord Sandwich about his recent behaviour but he's anxious about where this will lead. Meanwhile, a stranger tries to abduct Elizabeth in broad daylight and the Queen has the spotted fever. Sam goes to buy a periwig but disapproves of the wig he's offered - made of greasy old woman's hair! Samuel Pepys.... Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys.... Katherine Jakeways Sir John Minnes.... Alun Raglan Coachman.... Ewan Bailey Mr Pierce.... Andrew Wincott Lord Sandwich.... Blake Ritson Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor. A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. Episode 05 of 05 Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront his benefactor, Lord Sandwich. | |
| 05 LAST | 20120524 | 20120518 (BBC7) 20140906 (BBC7) 20140905 (BBC7) |  Sam is anxious about confronting his benefactor Lord Sandwich. Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront Lord Sandwich about his recent behaviour but he's anxious about where this will lead. Meanwhile, a stranger tries to abduct Elizabeth in broad daylight and the Queen has the spotted fever. Sam goes to buy a periwig but disapproves of the wig he's offered - made of greasy old woman's hair! Samuel Pepys - Kris Marshall Elizabeth Pepys - Katherine Jakeways Sir John Minnes - Alun Raglan Coachman - Ewan Bailey Mr Pierce - Andrew Wincott Lord Sandwich - Blake Ritson Theme music: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, words by Robert Herrick and music by William Lawes, sung by Bethany Hughes. Lute, baroque guitar and theorbo played by David Miller. Violin and viol by Annika Gray, and recorders by Alice Baxter. Historical consultant: Liza Picard Sound by Nigel Lewis Adapted by Hattie Naylor. A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis and produced by Kate McAll. |
