Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC
Warhorses Of Letters
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2014
- 12 episodes (3 series)
Romantic comedy about the previously untold love story between horses belonging to Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington. Stars Stephen Fry, Daniel Rigby and Tamsin Greig.
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 1
Our heroes deal with the aftermath of battle, as Marengo becomes part of the spoils of war.
Further details
Beginning at the height of the Battle of Waterloo and Marengo's close brush with death our heroes deal with the aftermath of battle as Marengo becomes part of the spoils of war.
Will defeat bring him exile to St Helena at his master's side, or will be be untied with his true love Copenhagen? And if the latter, should they rebrand themselves as hot new power-couple Mopenhagen? Or Carengo?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 12th January 2014
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 18th January 2014 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 19th January 2014 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 4th November 2015 | 11:15pm | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 27th February 2018 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 8th April 2020 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 9th November 2022 | 11:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Stephen Fry | Marengo |
| Daniel Rigby | Copenhagen |
| Tamsin Greig | Narrator |
| Robert Hudson | Writer |
| Marie Phillips | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |
Video
Series 3 trailer
An on-air trail for the new third series of Warhorses of Letters.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Stephen Fry (Marengo) & Daniel Rigby (Copenhagen).