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7. An Unexpected Turn

Doctor Bovary takes convalescing Emma to the theatre in Rouen, and a chance meeting. Stars Sarah Smart and James D'Arcy.

As part of her convalescence, Charles takes Emma to the theatre in Rouen and life takes an unexpected turn.

Gustave Flaubert's French masterpiece of betrayal and wantonness - the first great novel of adultery.

Narrated by John Hurt.

Dramatised by Diana Griffiths from Margaret Mauldon's translation.

Narrator ...... John Hurt
Charles ...... Conrad Nelson
Emma ...... Sarah Smart
Monsieur Homais ...... David Fleeshman
Leon Dupuis ...... James D'Arcy

Producer: Pauline Harris

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2006.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 4 Oct 2023 02:15

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