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Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi
- Narrated by: Joseph Timms, Janie Dee, Owen Teale, Daniel Philpott, Geoffrey Palmer, Harry Lloyd, Theo Maggs, Elizabeth Counsell
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
If you think you know Francis of Assisi, you're in for a surprise.
Discover the astonishing life of Brother Francis, the fun-loving son of wealth and privilege who gave up everything for the sake of Christ.
As a young soldier, he encountered suffering. As a victim of war, he began a search for inner-meaning that would redirect his life. As a holy beggar, he embraced lepers, shook hands with the Pope, debated a sultan, and touched the lives of millions.
Now the power and passion of one of the world's most popular saints is captured in Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi, an exciting 10-part audio drama from the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre. Dozens of accomplished, award-winning actors bring characters to life, and cinematic sound and music will quicken the imagination. An unforgettable experience that will inspire your heart and stir your soul.
Joseph Timms as Francis
Janie Dee as Pica di Bernardone
Owen Teale as Pietro di Bernardone
Daniel Philpott as Angelo di Bernardone
Geoffrey Palmer as Signior Ferrante
Harry Lloyd as Bernardo
Theo Maggs as Turo
Elizabeth Counsell as Lady Belladucci
Peter Moreton as Sir Marius
Dominic Hecht as Leonardo
Richard O’Callaghan as Bishop Guido
Ian Cullen as Don Peter
David Oakley as The Jailer
Guy Siner as Bishop Giovanni
Julian Wadham as Pope Innocent III
Wendy Craig as Lady Jacoba
Stuart Pendred as Don Michelino
Christopher Leveaux as Peter Cataneo
Raffey Cassidy as Clare (The Younger)
Finty Williams as Clare (The Elder) / Branca
Brian Deacon as Favorone
Michael Haughey as Monaldo
Emma Flett as Sister Humiliana
Katie Foster-Barnes as Pacifica Favorone
Robert Benfield as Renaldo
Chris Emmett as Griso
Richard Everett as Brother Duccio
Martin O’Brien as Brother Illuminato
Simon Jones as Cardinal Pelagio
Raad Rawi as The Sultan
Philip Sherlock as Kadin
Mervyn Stutter as Duke Leopold
Nick Burnell as Saracen Commander
Simon Cassidy as German Guard
Philip Cumbus as Brother Elias
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Rufino
Tom Alexander as Brother Giles
Philip Bird as Renzo
Justin Butcher as Mercuzio
and David Suchet as The Voice
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- MMM
- 25-06-22
Fab
Like watching a film but in the mind. Gripping and a fab and accessible introduction to the life of St Francis
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- Alix
- 02-05-23
To say I enjoyed this is a huge understatement!
I absolutely adored this radio play production. The wonderful narration compliments the live acting perfectly. I'm very familiar with the story of St Francis but this play really brought it to life in a new way for me.
there are some great names within the cast including David Suchet and Wendy Craig. One memorable moment for me was when St Francis renounces his earthly father declaring ' I acknowledge only our Father in Heaven.
If you love the Saints as I do then this production is a must for you. You won't be disappointed!
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- Lynda Thornton-Hunt
- 06-10-23
Spell binding!
What a wonderful listen!
I am off to Assisi this afternoon and wanted a book to inform me about Saint Francis. I shall really enjoy my trip now with my understanding of his remarkable life.
Bless you
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- Mark Taylor-Thomas
- 23-01-24
A compelling dramatised story 
It was a good overall compelling drama and story with good sound effects. My only gripe is that the audio quality could’ve been better. I was listening to it in the highest audio quality possible, but while the stereo was full and immersive, the actual audio quality did not sound particularly enhanced or super enhanced. If it’s possible to get hold of it in this country, I would gett it on CD for the best audio experience
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- John
- 28-05-19
Enjoyable
Well written and produced. Helped me paint a clear picture of St Francis and his life.
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- Viv H
- 14-09-17
great listen
this is a fascinating performance about the life of Francis of Assisi. great cast, informative
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- noel
- 20-02-19
A wonderful narrated story of the life of Said by Francis
Quite simply it is a must listen , it brings the life of one of the most referred Saints to life in a truly outstanding production , it tells of his life through family hardship and rejection to becoming devoted disciple of Christ
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- Nono Pengue ✔
- 24-03-23
A must listen for all Christians
In terms of dramatised audiobooks this institute is up there with the best in my opinion. In fact it is because if the Augustine institute of theatres (who made this audiobook) that I got interested in dramatised audiobooks in general.
I am a Protestant and find this way of being introduced to the Saints absolutely amazing. Great story telling and very faith inspiring. A great listen if you're on a long car journey or something like it.
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- Kieran Chapman
- 15-10-19
IMPOSSIBLY GOOD...SO INSPIRATIONAL!!!
My first time learning about Saint Francis of Assisi.
What an incredible figure!
From his day's of revelling as "The King of the Feast" to being blessed with The Stigmata. Brilliantly portrayed by the cast, I felt like I was there every minute of this book. Highly recommended!!!
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- Lars S.
- 18-04-19
Wow!
Just wow! Severely moving and true to other books about the life of St. Francis.
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