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Thomas Hardy - The Withered Arm

The highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control. Stars Victoria Hamilton and Susan Jameson.

Dangerous dreams and consequential curses.

Victoria Hamilton and Susan Jameson star in a highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control.

Set in Wessex, Thomas Hardy's classic short story is a masterful drama of psychological suspense.

Dramatised by Louise Doughty.

Gertrude Lodge ...... Victoria Hamilton
Rhoda Brook ...... Susan Jameson
James Lodge ...... Ewan Bailey
Edward ...... Nick Sayce
Mr Mason ...... Nick Brimble
Ida ...... Ella Smith
Dairy Man ...... John Cummins
Hangman ...... Gerard McDermott
Landlord ...... Wayne Foskett
Serving Girl ...... Ayesha Antoine

Director: Claudine Toutoungi.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in February 2006.

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 31 May 2021 00:00
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Broadcasts

  • Mon 20 Aug 2007 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sat 23 Jun 2018 18:00
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  • Sun 24 Jun 2018 00:00
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  • Sun 30 May 2021 18:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 31 May 2021 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra