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Stories by Somerset Maugham. When their daughter Daisy elopes with a married man, the Griffiths want nothing more to do with her. But things can change.

Stories by Somerset Maugham.

When their daughter Daisy elopes with a married man, the Griffiths find themselves the object of gossip in their little fishing village. To keep face they decide that they want nothing more to do with Daisy, even after she begs to return home when the relationship fails. Years go by and word reaches the town about Daisy. Far from being destitute, she is a successful actress with a very rich and powerful fiance. Suddenly the Griffiths family feel themselves warming towards her.

Maugham ...... David Troughton
Miss Reed ...... Kerry Peers
Robert Griffith ...... David Fleeshman
Mrs Griffith ...... Sue Jenkins
George ...... Marc Parry
Daisy/Mrs Howlett ...... Julia Rounthwaite

Directed by Carrie Rooney.

15 minutes

Broadcast

  • Wed 23 Jul 2008 19:45

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