[Odysseus 01] • Odysseus

The classic story of the Iliad told afresh by the combined genius of comedy legends Tony Robinson and Richard CurtisThe moment he met her, Odysseus knew that Helen was trouble! Now she’s been kidnapped and he’s determined to get her back. Swords are sharpened, ships set sail and sights are set on Troy. Years of fighting lie ahead – bloody battles and gruesome deaths… But Odysseus has a secret plan, and it comes in the shape of a rather large wooden horse…

*Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of Them All* is the first in an hysterical three-part retelling of the most famous Greek myths, also including the epic tales of *Odysseus II: The Journey through Hell* and *Theseus: The King Who Killed the Minotaur*.

**Sir Tony Robinson** is an actor, comedian and presenter. He played Baldrick in *Blackadder*, and has hosted programmes including *Time Team* and *The Worst Jobs in History*. He is the author of more than twenty books of fiction, non-fiction and children’s titles. He was knighted for his public and political service in 2013.

**Richard Curtis**, CBE, is a screenwriter, producer and director. He is known for his television work on shows such as *Blackadder, Mr. Bean* and *The Vicar of Dibley*, while his film credits include *Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones's Diary, Notting Hill*, and *Love Actually*. He is the co-founder of Comic Relief.