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Barbara Allen

The tragic tale of Jemmy Grove's unrequited love, inspired by the classic folk song. Stars Keith Barron and Honeysuckle Weeks.

The mystery of love's compelling power, explored in a drama based on one of the best-loved folk songs of all time.

The story of high-born Jemmy Grove’s unrequited obsession with beautiful artisan girl, Barbara Allen.

Starring Keith Barron and Honeysuckle Weeks.

Drama written by David Pownall.

John .... Keith Barron
Jemmy .... Benedict Sandiford
Barbara Allen .... Honeysuckle Weeks
Silas .... Adam Godley
Mrs Allen .... Natasha Pyne
Mary .... Jennie Stoller
Barnswell .... Philip Joseph

Director: Peter Kavanagh

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2001.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 Jun 2023 00:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Feb 2009 10:15
  • Mon 16 Feb 2009 21:15
  • Tue 17 Feb 2009 02:15
  • Fri 25 Sep 2009 11:15
  • Fri 25 Sep 2009 21:15
  • Sat 26 Sep 2009 02:15
  • Thu 5 Aug 2010 11:15
  • Thu 5 Aug 2010 21:15
  • Fri 6 Aug 2010 02:15
  • Mon 19 Sep 2011 10:00
  • Mon 19 Sep 2011 15:00
  • Tue 20 Sep 2011 03:00
  • Thu 17 May 2012 11:15
  • Thu 17 May 2012 21:15
  • Fri 18 May 2012 04:15
  • Thu 7 Aug 2014 11:15
  • Fri 8 Aug 2014 04:15
  • Mon 27 Mar 2017 11:15
  • Mon 27 Mar 2017 21:15
  • Mon 5 Jun 2023 05:00
  • Mon 5 Jun 2023 10:00
  • Mon 5 Jun 2023 15:00
  • Tue 6 Jun 2023 00:00