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Becket

Powerful historical drama. When Henry II appoints his drinking and wenching companion Thomas Becket as Archbishop of Canterbury, he hopes to lessen Church interference. But Becket takes the job seriously and soon the friends come into conflict.

2 hours, 22 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Apr 2016 13:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Thomas Becket Richard Burton
King Henry II Peter O'Toole
King Louis VII of France John Gielgud
Gilbert Folliot, Bishop of London Donald Wolfit
Empress Matilda Martita Hunt
Queen Eleanor Pamela Brown
Gwendolen Sian Phillips
Archbishop of Canterbury Felix Aylmer
Cardinal Zambelli Gino Cervi
Pope Alexander III Paolo Stoppa
Brother John David Weston
Baron Percy Herbert
Director Peter Glenville
Writer Jean Anouilh
Writer Edward Anhalt

Broadcasts

  • Sat 18 Aug 2007 22:45
  • Tue 15 Apr 2008 22:30
  • Sat 11 Oct 2008 14:25
  • Sun 30 Jan 2011 13:20
  • Sat 31 Mar 2012 12:20
  • Sat 8 Dec 2012 14:05
  • Sat 2 Nov 2013 13:25
  • Sat 19 Jul 2014 14:00
  • Mon 4 Apr 2016 13:15