The Foretelling

Guest stars

Tim McInnernyas Percy, Duke of NorthumberlandTony Robinsonas Baldrick, Son of Robin the Dung Gatherer

Elspet Grayas Gertrude, Queen of Flanders

Robert Eastas Harry, Prince of Wales

Peter Cookas Richard III

PPhilip Kendallas Painter

Gretchen Franklinas Cordelia

KKathleen St. Johnas Goneril

Peter Bensonas Henry VII

BBarbara Milleras Regan

Patrick Allenas Narrator (voice)

Crew

MMartin ShardlowDirector

Richard CurtisWriterRowan AtkinsonWriter

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