King James Bible
King James Bible
National Theatre
Show overview
King James Bible launched in 2011 and has put out 13 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 14m and 1h 24m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 13.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by National Theatre.
From the publisher
As part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the King James Bible, an ensemble of leading National Theatre actors, directed by Nicholas Hytner, James Dacre and Polly Findlay, read twelve extracts from the Book that changed the world. This podcast collection features each of those readings and a live recording of the talk Melvyn Bragg gave looking at the radical impact of The King James Bible over the last 400 years. These audio recordings of the National’s King James Bible readings were made possible thanks to the generous support of Allchurches Trust Limited. Sound design by Yvonne Gilbert.
Latest Episodes
Revelation
Written in a time of persecution, the Revelation of John foresees the end of days. Cast includes Simon Russell Beale.
The Gospel According to John
The latest gospel – John’s – celebrates the mystery of the incarnation. Read by Mark Bazeley, Alex Jennings, Nick Sampson, Andrew Scott and Stephanie Street.
The Tongues Of Men and Angels
The Acts and Letters of Peter and Paul shape the foundation of the Church. Cast includes Peter McDonald & Geoffrey Streatfeild.
The Gospel According to Luke
The Gospel According to Luke: Luke dwells on some of the most human moments in the life of Jesus. Cast includes Charlotte Emmerson, Mark Gatiss, Stuart McQuarrie & Paul Ready.
The Gospel According to Matthew
The Gospel According to Matthew: The most influential of the gospels in English, Matthew dramatizes the coming of the kingdom of heaven. Cast includes Stephen Campbell Moore, Kenneth Cranham, Deborah Findlay & Gerald Kyd.
The Gospel According to Mark
The Gospel According to Mark: The earliest gospel – Mark’s – is the shortest and most direct telling of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Read by Gwilym Lee, Elliot Levey, Ferdinand Kingsley and Patricia Routledge.
The People that Walked in Darkness
As Israel faces disaster, Isaiah foretells the future.
Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?
As the world falls apart around them, Ecclesiastes the Preacher and Job seek for meaning in catastrophe.
Psalms of David and Song of Solomon
The lyrics that have inspired some of the most evocative and sensual translations in English.
The Line of David
The boy David defeats a giant and unifies a kingdom. His son Solomon builds the temple in Jerusalem.
Let My People Go
Moses and his people escape slavery in Egypt in search of the Promised Land.
In The Beginning
From the Creation of the World to Joseph and his brothers in Egypt
Melvyn Bragg on The Book of Books
The broadcaster and author looks at the radical impact of The King James Bible over the last 400 years.