Major new drama series for BBC Radio 4
Tumanbay, the beating heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within.
Gregor (Rufus Wright), Master of the Palace Guard, is charged by Sultan Al-Ghuri (Raad Rawi) with the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it.
Epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt.
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Links:
The Creater of Tumanbay on the radio drama’s same-sex kiss
Tumanbay: Radio Drama Director John Dryden on the BBC’s Epic Tumanbay
Episodes:
TUMANBAY Episode 1 – “A Head Start” by John Dryden
TUMANBAY Episode 2 – “Ship of the Dead” by John Dryden
TUMANBAY Episode 3 – “Coming of Age” by Mike Walker
TUMANBAY Episode 4 – “Hidden Knowledge” by Mike Walker
TUMANBAY Episode 5 – “Strangle Hold” by John Dryden
TUMANBAY Episode 6 – “In The Beginning” by Mike Walker
TUMANBAY Episode 7 – “A Tale of Two Cities” by Mike Walker
TUMANBAY Episode 8 – “The Purge” by John Dryden
TUMANBAY Episode 9 – “Jaws of Victory” by Mike Walker
TUMANBAY Episode 10 – “Sword of Faith” by John Dryden
Cast:
Gregor – Rufus Wright
Heaven – Olivia Popica
Wolf – Alexander Siddig
Cadali – Matthew Marsh
Sarah – Nina Yndis
Ibn – Nabil Elouahabi
Envoy – Nadir Khan
Shajar – Sarah Beck Mather
Madu – Danny Ashok
Daniel – Gareth Kennerley
Slave – Akin Gazi
Al-Ghuri – Raad Rawi
Qulan – Christopher Fulford
Physician – Vivek Madan
The Hafiz – Antony Bunsee
Bello – Albert Welling
Boy – Darwin Brokenbro
Manel – Aiysha Hart
Frog – Deeivya Meir
Ila & Pamira – Nathalie Armin
Shamsi – Laure Stockley
Frog’s Mother – Sirine Saba
Rajik – Akbar Kurtha
Hameed Brothers – Christian Hillborg and Alec Utgoff
Provincial Governor – Stefano Braschi
Grassic – John Sessions
Dona Ana – Annabelle Dowler
Pesha – Sky Yang
Production:
Music – Sacha Putnam
Sound Design – Steve Bond, Jon Ouin
Editors – Ania Przygoda, James Morgan
Production Assistants – Ella Saunders, Olivia Johnson
Casting Director: Marilyn Johnson
Casting Assistants: Marta Noguera, Raj Ghatak
Researcher: Eva Kryslak
Producers – Emma Hearn, Nadir Khan, John Dryden
Written by John Dryden and Mike Walker
Director – John Dryden
A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4
Excellent drama; superb, absorbing production. Have listened to all of it twice.
A panoramic drama that is sufficiently grounded not to feel contrived and yet otherworldly enough to capture the imagination. I am sure I will find myself listening to this again and again for future inspiration, thank you!
I’m loving Tumanbay! I’ve been dreaming for years of an audio drama this good. It’ll tide me over until a new season of “Game of Thrones.”
Great show! Had no problem following the different storylines for each character once they got going. The production value is great and the plot is entertaining. The show has well shaped characters for the most part and with very few exceptions the dialogue is believable. You do have to pay close attention in the first episode though or you will not remember who’s who in the second and third episodes. All in all Tumanbay is a great podcast and audio drama, really under appreciated for what it is.
I really love the story, the pacing, the characters I need more of this series.
Everything about this moden Audio Drama is a Class Act – from the writing, the directing, the production, sound etc. Fresh idea of a story from a place and time in the world most westerners know nothing about. Great story and execution!
This is hands down the best audio drama I’ve listened to. Both the story and the production were stellar. I’m excited to see what the team behind this creates next.
This is an amazing drama, paragon of excellence in story
As an avid audio drama fan I find this podcast as simply the best. Great production and storyline. Greatly done.
Its a shame there isnt more exposure for this series. Any chance of a sequel?
Just finished episode 3 and I am absolutely enjoying it! Great story, great acting, and great pace. I will update when I finish. This is a definite must listen!
Awesome. Please: Have there be a season 2. and 3…
Great job you all have done! Totally absorbing. Congratulations!!
Awesome! More please… more Tumanbay, may the saga continue, I’m sure there can be plenty of spin-offs.
Tumanbay sets the bar for radio drama. Absolutely spellbinding. I played every episode at least twice in order to catch all the plot twists. Superbly written, acted and produced. Congratulations to all concerned.
Absolutely brilliant radio drama.
When can we expect another Goldhawk production?
Brilliant acting.
Thanks Tekin, your comments are much appreciated. John
Thanks Mark. Your comments are much appreciated. John
This is great radio drama! Congratulations all! I listened to episodes 1-9 on a long coach journey. Totally absorbing. Extremely vivid – I could see those arrows raining down! I look forward to episode 10. Thank you!
tumanbay is the best drama i have listenend to so far all those who are acting are suberb
i thought im in tumanbay