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In disguise, Odysseus returns home to his wife Penelope and confronts her suitors. Stars Tim McInnerny and Amanda Redman.

Odysseus finally returns home, disguised as a beggar by Athena until he is ready for the final confrontation with the suitors and can be reunited with his wife Penelope.

Starring Tim McInnerny as Odysseus and Amanda Redman as Penelope.

Homer's epic poem, dramatised by Simon Armitage.

Odysseus .... Tim McInnerny
Penelope .... Amanda Redman
Telemachus .... Benedict Cumberbatch
Athena .... Janet McTeer
Zeus .... John Wood
Eurycleia .... Mary Wimbush
Eurymachus .... Jonathan Keeble
Amphinomus .... Chris Pavlo
Antinous .... Danny Webb
Eumaeus .... Ioan Meredith

Music by Gary Yershon
Musicians: Keith Thompson, Martin Allen, Robin Jeffrey, Chris Lacey, Elspeth Cowey, Phil Hopkins
Singer: Jon Glover

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 2004.

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Fri 10 Jul 2026 14:30
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