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The Tower of London’s head executioner only has one job, yet it can go horribly wrong for all involved. Right now he’s furious: there’s been a botched execution on his watch, and the reign of Henry VIII is making him see red. Outside the Tower, nationwide rebellion reflects his views. But what does he know? He’s only an executioner.

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Written by Alex Lynch

Performed by Adam Cunis

Produced by Adam Sibbald, Claudia Strange, and Alexander J Newall with April Sumner

Edited by Maddy Searle, David Devereux, and Alexander J Newall

Script edited by Sarah Kilby

Directed by Alexander J Newall

Main theme arranged by Samuel D F Jones, adapted by Domini Hooper and Nick Hart from the original 17th century ballad ‘The Sea Martyrs’.

Additional Music by Samuel D F Jones

Artwork by Lyndon White

Additional SFX from Benboncan, Australopithecusman, yadronoff, YleArkisto, kupp2, and previous artists via freesound.org. Additional FX by David Devereux

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