Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
As their wagon trains migrate across America, the women's strength is tested against their men's ambition. Stars Carolyn Jones.
βWe are now beyond the Missouri River. We have left the States behind. Ahead of us lie the great uncivilised plains.β
On the wagon trains of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California, the strength of women was tested against the ambition and pride of their men.
Starring Carolyn Jones, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Marcia Warren.
Ellen Drydenβs 19th century drama.
Martha ... Carolyn Jones
Lucy .... Tracy Ann Oberman
Hannah ... Marcia Warren
Thomas ... Bradley Lavelle
George ... Nathan Osgood
Robert McKail .... David Bannerman
Elizabeth Swain ... Mia Soteriou
Rebecca ... Alison Pettitt
Francis ... David Brooks
Jonah ... Mac McDonald
Woman ... Liza Ross
Charles Putnam ... Alan Marriott
Music by Mia Soteriou.
Director: Ned Chaillet
First broadcast on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in July 1997.
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