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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06vp3c9Description: The story of the 11th century Spanish hero before his rise to fame. Rodrigo is a charming young courtier who plans to marry Ximene. But when her father, the chief general in the King's army, insults Rodrigo's father, he promptly finds himself challenged by Rodrigo to a duel. The young suitor, inexperienced in warfare, knows that if he loses he dies. But also that if he wins he loses Ximene. Pierre Corneille's famous play examines the complex moral and emotional dilemmas faced by the legendary champion-to-be, and his intended.Translated and adapted by Ranjit BoltDon Rodrigo James PurefoyXimena Indira VarmaElvira Eleanor BronDona Urraca Gina McKeeDon Diego David CalderDon Gormas Ewan BaileyDon Fernando Stephen ThorneDon Sancho Chris PavloLeonora Amelia LowdellDon Arias Gerard McDermottPage Gary Podmore