CDs 1-6: Contain 28 readings, the best-known and best-loved passages from this iconic translation. Readings include Creation, Noah and the Ark, Moses and the Exodus from Egypt, a favourite Psalm, the birth of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, the Last Supper and Crucifixion, the Conversion of St Paul, and a passage from Revelation.
CDs 7-9: Three discussion programmes led by top Radio 4 presenter James Naughtie, covering: The accession of King James and the Hampton Court conference; The translating of the KJV; and finally the continuing significance and influence of the translation. Guests are will be prominent writers, theologians and academics.
The 14 readers include: Sam West, EmiliaFox, Hugh Bonneville, NiamhCusack, Toby Stephens, Miriam Margolyes. Each reading is introduced by a notable figure, including Dr Rowan Williams and Frank Cottrell Boyce.