Paul Bryers The Floaring Republic

Paul Bryers

(3.5 stars; 1 review)

Join us for a captivating play celebrating English Maritime Year, 1982. Set in 1797, "The Floating Republic" explores the naval mutinies that shook England during a time of conflict with Revolutionary France. The story centers around the Nore Mutiny, led by the passionate Richard Parker, who becomes the voice of the ordinary seaman against the Admiralty.

As tensions rise, Parker's volatile nature leads to both support and enmity among his peers. This dramatic retelling features a talented cast, including Brian Cox as Richard Parker and Bernard Hill as John Blake, bringing to life the struggles and challenges faced by those at sea.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.