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2. Revelations

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Henchard tries to hold his life together despite painful revelations and an unexpected arrival from his past. Stars Ruth Wilson.

Henchard attempts to hold his life together despite painful revelations - and the unexpected arrival of someone from his past.

Thomas Hardy's tragic story of a man who spends his life trying to atone for the terrible action that led to the loss of his wife and child.

Starring John Lynch.

Dramatised by Helen Edmundson.

Michael Henchard .... John Lynch
Elizabeth-Jane ..... Ruth Wilson
Donald Farfrae .... Paul Higgins
Lucetta .... Emma Fielding
Furmity Woman .... Maggie Steed
Susan Henchard .... Olwen May
Abel Whittle .... Burn Gorman
Jopp .... Conrad Nelson
Solomon Longways .... Russell Dixon
Mother Cuxsom .... Sue Ryding
Phoebe .... Lorna Lewis

Director: Nadia Molinari

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

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  • Sun 25 May 2008 15:00
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