After helping to murder Becket, King Henry II is haunted by memories of their passionate friendship. Appointing Becket as Archbishop was the King's greatest mistake - for Becket finds his allegiance shifting from king and country to God and Church.
This production is a superior example of what an audio play can be. Herin the focus is on Denis O'Hare (Thomas Becket) and Simon Templeman (Henry II, his King), and the richness of the production is primarily achieved by their interaction, and how the play is staged for the ear.
