Synopsis
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Sophocles' tragedy of dilemmas, where King Creon threatens death to anyone who buries a traitor and that traitor's sister, Antigone, defies him.
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The episode reflects the timeless conflict between personal morals and state power, much like the original play, but set against the backdrop of modern-day Wales. The themes of rebellion and justice remain central. Modern retelling of classic Greek plays.