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Victoria Hamilton stars in the final episode of Stella Gibbons' romantic comedy of love and manners. Dramatised by Christopher William Hill.

by Stella Gibbons dramatised for radio by Christopher William Hill

2/2. In this sparkling pre-war comedy of manners, the young, widowed and pretty Viola Wither finally has the chance to escape her stifling in-laws in Essex. Whilst they are spending a month in the Lakes, she and her sister-in-law Tina escape to Stanton on Sea. Viola is still pining for the dashing Victor Spring - who has kissed her - and Tina for the beautiful chauffeur, Saxon - likewise. But is it all hopeless?

Tina ..... Victoria Hamilton
Mother/Nellie ..... Dinah Stabb
Father/Falger ..... Paul Moriarty
Viola ..... Francine Chamberlain
Victor ..... Simon Bubb
Saxon ..... Adam Billington
Edna/Fawcuss ..... Adjoa Andoh
Hetty ..... Alex Rivers
Phyllis ..... Joan Walker
Spurrey ..... Ian Masters
Madge ..... Victoria Inez Hardy
Uncle Frank ..... James Lailey
Miss Cattyman ..... Judith Coke
Mr Brodhurst/Cotton ..... Gerard McDermott

Director/producer Marion Nancarrow.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 15 Oct 2011 21:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Oct 2011 15:00
  • Sat 15 Oct 2011 21:00

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