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1. Burying the Past

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A man tries to atone for his terrible past, but however hard he tries to conceal it, it refuses to be buried. Stars John Lynch.

Michael Henchard spends his life trying to atone for the terrible action that led to the loss of his wife and child.

But his past refuses to be buried, no matter how hard he tries to conceal it.

Starring John Lynch.

Thomas Hardy's tragic story.

Dramatised in three parts by Helen Edmundson

Michael Henchard .... John Lynch
Elizabeth-Jane .... Ruth Wilson
Donald Farfrae .... Paul Higgins
Furmity Woman .... Maggie Steed
Susan Henchard …. Olwen May
Abel Whittle .... Burn Gorman
Jopp .... Conrad Nelson
Newson .... Jonathan Keeble
Solomon Longways .... Russell Dixon
Christopher Coney .... David Fielder
Mother Cuxsom .... Sue Ryding
Martha .... Vashti Maclachlan

Directed at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Manchester by Nadia Molinari.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2008.

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  • Sun 18 May 2008 15:00
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  • Wed 19 Apr 2023 00:00
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