2. Purgatorio

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The story of one man's incredible journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise continues. Blake Ritson, David Warner, Hattie Morahan and John Hurt star in Dante's epic poem - dramatised by Stephen Wyatt. Dante is led up Mount Purgatory by his guide, the shade of Virgil. On their journey, they encounter numerous souls who have embarked on the difficult journey up the mountain - a journey that will eventually lead to their spiritual salvation. Many years later, the older Dante, still in enforced exile from his beloved Florence, reflects on the episodes from his life that have inspired his great poem. Dante the Poet .... Blake Ritson Older Dante .... John Hurt Virgil .... David Warner Beatrice .... Hattie Morahan Guardian 1/ Proud Soul .... Sam Dale Cato .... Michael Bertenshaw Casella/ Donati .... Steve Touissaint Belacqua .... Clive Hayward Pia of Siena .... Priyanga Burford Guardian 3 .... David Cann Sapia .... Carolyn Pickles Girl .... Cassie Layton All other parts are played by members of the company Sound design is by Cal Knightley Directed by Emma Harding and Marc Beeby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.