Murder in the Cathedral

T.S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral is both a fascinating retelling of the twelfth century assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket and a compelling call for resistance in the face of intimidation. Written against the backdrop of rising Fascism in twentieth century Europe, Eliot’s classic verse play is as relevant now as it ever was. This re release of the original 1953 recording stars Robert Donat whose commanding performance as the Archbishop, alongside a full cast, is widely celebrated.