Episodes
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| 01 | Condemnation | 20200106 | 20240610 (BBC7) 20240611 (BBC7) | Adrian Bean's gripping ten-part story about one family's journey into the unknown. What do you do when your beliefs are condemned by the rest of society? Sarah Hargreaves doesn't share her husband Matthew's desire to join the Puritan exiles, but when their son Benjamin is arrested on a trumped-up charge they have little choice but to go. Things go rapidly from bad to worse, and they decide to leave everything behind. Hoping to find peace and like minded souls in a new religious community in America, they spend everything they have left on a ticket to sail on the Mayflower. Reverend Kerswell - Marc Danbury Director: John Norton Sarah doesn't want to join the exiles, unlike her husband, but their son's arrest gives them no choice. Stars Louise Brealey. By Adrian Bean The first episode in a brand new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. What do you do when your beliefs are condemned by the rest of society? Sarah Hargreaves doesn't share her husband Matthew's desire to join the Puritan exiles, but when their son Benjamin is arrested on a trumped-up charge they have little choice but to go. Things go rapidly from bad to worse, and they decide to leave everything behind. Hoping to find peace and like minded souls in a new religious community in America, they spend everything they have left on a ticket to sail on the Mayflower. CAST Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 02 | Aboard | 20200107 | 20240611 (BBC7) 20240612 (BBC7) | Fleeing religious persecution, Sarah Hargreaves and her family have risked everything to escape across the ocean, but when they get to Southampton, the Mayflower has already sailed. Finally they manage to get on board at Plymouth, and though Matthew Hargreaves believes it is God's will that has saved them, Sarah knows it is her own wily determination. That and the help of a kind sailor called Saul. Safely aboard ship their adventure really begins. But conditions are cramped, and their daughter Elizabeth is very sick. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Written By Adrian Bean Directed by John Norton A family miss the boat from Southampton. A family miss the boat from Southampton. They can board in Plymouth, but the problems don't end there. Stars Trystan Gravelle. Episode 2 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Fleeing religious persecution, Sarah Hargreaves and her family have risked everything to escape across the ocean, but when they get to Southampton, the Mayflower has already sailed. Finally they manage to get on board at Plymouth, and though Matthew Hargreaves believes it is God's will that has saved them, Sarah knows it is her own wily determination. That and the help of a kind sailor called Saul. Safely aboard ship their adventure really begins. But conditions are cramped, and their daughter Elizabeth is very sick. CAST A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. Fleeing religious persecution, Sarah Hargreaves and her family have risked everything to escape across the ocean. Bbut when they get to Southampton, the Mayflower has already sailed. Adrian Bean's gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Made to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Director: John Norton A family miss boarding the Mayflower from Southampton. |
| 03 | Land | 20200108 | 20240612 (BBC7) 20240613 (BBC7) | Halfway across the vast Atlantic, there is no turning back for the exiled Pilgrims. Storms blast the ship, supplies are running short and passengers are dying. Sarah discovers Elizabeth's secret. The exhausted crew on the Mayflower finally catch sight of land. But it is not Virginia, they have been blown off course, so they try to turn south and fail. Ben and the other men go onshore and return with fresh water, game and some corn they have stolen from the Native Americans' winter stores. Ben is beginning to grow into his new life, but for Matthew, Saul is becoming a problem. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Ghost Sailor - Marc Danbury Written By Adrian Bean Directed by John Norton Saul is becoming a problem for Matthew. Ben is beginning to grow into his new life, but for Matthew, Saul is becoming a problem. Starring Joel McCormack. Episode 3 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Sarah discovers Elizabeth's secret. The exhausted crew on the Mayflower finally catch sight of land. But it is not Virginia, they have been blown off course, so they try to turn south and fail. Ben and the other men go onshore and return with fresh water, game and some corn they have stolen from the Native Americans' winter stores. Ben is beginning to grow into his new life, but for Matthew, Saul is becoming a problem. CAST A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 04 | Winter | 20200109 | 20240613 (BBC7) 20240614 (BBC7) | The Pilgrims have arrived in America but they are still stuck on board the cramped ship until the winter has passed. Matthew and Ben are building a house on the land by day. Elizabeth is beginning to show. When the house is finally finished they leave the ship ready to begin their new lives. Then the snows begin to melt, the valley floods and Elizabeth breaks the news of her baby to her father. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Woman - Ashleigh Haddad Written By Adrian Bean Directed by John Norton The Pilgrims arrive in America but get stuck aboard the ship. The Pilgrims arrive in America but they are stuck on board the cramped ship until the winter has passed. Stars Megan McInerney. Episode 4 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. The Pilgrims have arrived in America but they are still stuck on board the cramped ship until the winter has passed. Matthew and Ben are building a house on the land by day. Elizabeth is beginning to show. When the house is finally finished they leave the ship ready to begin their new lives. Then the snows begin to melt, the valley floods and Elizabeth breaks the news of her baby to her father. CAST A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 05 | Rebuilding | 20200110 | 20240614 (BBC7) 20240615 (BBC7) | Sarah and her family are picking up the pieces of their lives once again after the flood, but the community rallies round to help them rebuild. Matthew, desperate to see a reason for God's punishment, accuses Saul of raping Elizabeth and making her pregnant. Sarah comes to Saul's defence and is condemned as an adulteress. Native Americans arrive with a gift and Elizabeth goes into labour. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Written By Adrian Bean Directed by John Norton Sarah and her family must pick up the pieces of their lives. Sarah and her family pick up the pieces of their lives after the flood, as the community rallies round. Starring Louise Brealey. Episode 5 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Sarah and her family are picking up the pieces of their lives once again after the flood, but the community rallies round to help them rebuild. Matthew, desperate to see a reason for God's punishment, accuses Saul of raping Elizabeth and making her pregnant. Sarah comes to Saul's defence and is condemned as an adulteress. Native Americans arrive with a gift and Elizabeth goes into labour. A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 06 | Birth | 20200113 | 20240617 (BBC7) 20240618 (BBC7) | Elizabeth gives birth to a baby girl. Native Americans turn up at the compound to find out how long the colonists plan to stay. Sarah is released from the stocks and something is gnawing at Ben's conscience. Adrian Bean's gripping ten-part story about one family's journey into the unknown. Made to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Samoset - Daniel Taylor Director: John Norton Elizabeth has a baby. The Native Americans want to know how long the colonists will stay. Elizabeth has a baby girl but the Native Americans want to know how long the colonists plan to stay. Starring Megan McInerney. By Adrian Bean Episode 6 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Elizabeth gives birth to a baby girl, Native Americans turn up at the compound to find out how long the colonists plan to stay, Sarah is released from the stocks and something is gnawing at Ben's conscience. CAST Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 07 | Disappearance | 20200114 | 20240618 (BBC7) 20240619 (BBC7) | Ben has disappeared - probably gone to the Wampanoag village to try and ease his conscience. A search party is formed and they plunge deep into the forest. When they find him, Saul rescues Ben from a waterfall and Matthew saves Sarah from the clutches of a bear, but is it enough to save their marriage. Adrian Bean's gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Made to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Director: John Norton Ben has disappeared - so a search party of formed which takes them deep into the forest. Ben has disappeared - so a search party of formed which takes them deep into the forest. Starring Joel MacCormack. By Adrian Bean Episode 7 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Ben has disappeared - probably gone to the Wampanoag village to try and ease his conscience. A search party is formed and they plunge deep into the forest. When they find him, Saul rescues Ben from a waterfall and Matthew saves Sarah from the clutches of bear, but it's not enough to save their marriage. Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 08 | Defiance | 20200115 | 20240619 (BBC7) 20240620 (BBC7) | It's almost Easter. Elizabeth and Sarah brave the wrath of the community and bring the baby out on market day. Matthew is furious but they defy him and insist that she is baptised. Elizabeth names her Grace. Sarah is falling for Saul, and Ben has found out. Adrian Bean's gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Made to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Director: John Norton Matthew is furious when he is defied. Sarah is falling for Saul but Ben has found out. Matthew is furious when he is defied. Sarah is falling for Saul but Ben has found out. Starring Trystan Gravelle. By Adrian Bean Episode 8 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. It's almost Easter. Elizabeth and Sarah brave the wrath of the community and bring the baby out on market day. Matthew is furious but they defy him and insist that she is baptised. Elizabeth names her Grace. Sarah is falling for Saul, and Ben has found out. Minister - Marc Danbury Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 09 | Chickens | 20200116 | 20240620 (BBC7) 20240621 (BBC7) | Chickens are disappearing from the coop at night. Ben is beginning to accept his mum's love for Saul. Sarah and Saul keep watch together at night to catch the chicken thief, and when it comes, it's not a fox - it's a boy - a half starved boy from the Wampanoag village. Saul and Ben decide to take him home, but when they arrive the village has been destroyed by 'white mans disease' - and Saul's past begins to catch up with him. Adrian Bean's gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Made to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Blackbird - Ashleigh Haddad Director: John Norton Chickens are disappearing from the coop at night, and Sarah and Saul investigate. Chickens are disappearing from the coop at night, and Sarah and Saul try to get to the bottom of it. Starring Matthew Gravelle. By Adrian Bean Episode 9 in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Chickens are disappearing from the coop at night. Ben is beginning to accept his mum's love for Saul. Sarah and Saul watch together at night to catch the chicken thief, and when it comes, it's not a fox - it's a boy - a half starved boy from the Wampanoag village. Saul and Ben decide to take him home, but when they arrive the village has been destroyed by 'white mans disease' - and Saul's past begins to catch up with him. Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| 10 | Escape | 20200117 | 20240621 (BBC7) 20240622 (BBC7) | The crew of the Mayflower are preparing for a return voyage to England. Sarah makes a plan with Elizabeth to escape from Matthew and his 'New Jerusalem' and sail back to England with Saul. But there's something Saul hasn't told her. He's married to a woman from the Wampanoag tribe, and the boy they found helping himself to chickens is his son. Conclusion of Adrian Bean's gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Made to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Blackbird - Ashleigh Haddad Director: John Norton Sarah plans to escape Matthew and return to England with Saul. But he has a secret. Sarah plans to escape Matthew and return to England with Saul. But there's something he hasn't told her. Stars Louise Brealey. By Adrian Bean The final episode in a new 10-part audio drama series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Sarah makes a plan with Elizabeth to escape from Matthew and his 'New Jerusalem' and sail back to England with Saul. But there's something Saul hasn't told her. He's married to a woman from the Wampanoag tribe, and the boy they found helping himself to chickens is his son. CAST Directed by John Norton A BBC Cymru Wales Production New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. Gripping new series about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. |
| OMNI-01 | 20200111 | 20200112 (BBC7) 20240616 (BBC7) 20240617 (BBC7) | Adrian Bean's gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Sarah Hargreaves doesn't share her husband Matthew's desire to join the Puritan exiles, but when their son Benjamin is arrested on a trumped-up charge they have little choice but to go. Things go rapidly from bad to worse, and they decide to leave everything behind. Hoping to find peace and like minded souls in a new religious community in America, they spend everything they have left on a ticket to sail on the Mayflower. The journey is long and difficult, and when they finally arrive the family starts to fall apart. Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes. Made to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Saul Tregarron - Matthew Gravelle Captain Jones - John Cording Reverend Kerswell - Marc Danbury Woman - Ashleigh Haddad A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2020. Gripping thriller about one family's journey into the unknown aboard the Mayflower. Sarah doesn't want to flee to a Puritan utopia, but there's little choice when their son Ben is arrested. Stars Louise Brealey. Adrian Bean marks the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. Sarah Hargreaves doesn't share her husband Matthew's desire to join the Puritan exiles, but when their son Benjamin is arrested on a trumped-up charge they have little choice but to go. Things go rapidly from bad to worse, and they decide to leave everything behind. Hoping to find peace and like minded souls in a new religious community in America, they spend everything they have left on a ticket to sail on the Mayflower. The journey is long and difficult, and when they finally arrive the family starts to fall apart. A BBC Cymru Wales production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2020. New series marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. By Adrian Bean. | |
| OMNI-02 | 20200118 | 20200119 (BBC7) 20240623 (BBC7) 20240624 (BBC7) | Adrian Bean marks the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. A gripping story about one family's journey into the unknown. The Hargreaves family have fled England to start a new life in America but things are far from perfect in the new Utopia. Elizabeth has to fight for her baby to be accepted, Ben's conscience is troubling him, Saul will have to confront the past and Sarah has had enough of her husband and the rest of the Puritans. Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes. Blackbird - Ashleigh Haddad Samoset - Daniel Taylor Minister - Marc Danbury A BBC Cymru Wales production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2020. A couple seeking peace and like-minded souls, spend everything they have to sail on the Mayflower. Stars Louise Brealey and Trystan Gravelle. |