The story of Henry Purcell.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michael BallHenry Purcell | Henry Purcell |
 Simon CallowCharles II | Charles II |
 Rebecca FrontMary II | Mary II |
 Lucy SpeedNell Gwyn | Nell Gwyn |
 Letitia DeanLady Castlemaine | Lady Castlemaine |
 Nina YoungFrances Purcell | Frances Purcell |
 John ShrapnelSamuel Pepys | Samuel Pepys |
 Robert StephensJohn Dryden | John Dryden |
 Terence RigbyCaptain Henry Cooke | Captain Henry Cooke |
 Corin RedgraveWilliam of Orange | William of Orange |
 John FortuneEdward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon | Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon |
 Guy HenryJames II | James II |
 James SaxonVyner | Vyner |
 Brook WilliamsPriest | Priest |