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Going to her first party, the journey of Muriel Hammond to womanhood and independence. Stars Claire Goose and Brigit Forsyth.

Prior to the First World War, Muriel Hammond is trying to find her place in the world.

She loves astronomy but is restricted by society's expectations of a woman. She befriends the exotic Clare at boarding school, but she is still struggling to have the adventurous life she would like. She has been born and bred for marriage, but the object of her affection holds a candle for her exotic friend. As war descends on them, can Muriel find the fulfilment she seeks?

Winifred Holtby's story about a woman's journey from her teens to womanhood - a journey into independence and self-fulfilment.

Dramatised by Diana Griffiths.

Clare Goose as Muriel
Joanne Froggatt as Connie
James D'Arcy as Godfrey
Brigit Forsyth as Mrs Hammond
Victoria Brazier as Clare Duquesne
Deborah McAndrew as Delia Vaughan
Julie Westwood as Mrs Neale

Director: Pauline Harris

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2007.

15 minutes

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