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As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.

As Sid worries about the situation in Germany, Louise discovers an enemy within her own family.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels

Narrator ...... Penelope Wilton
Edward ...... Pip Torrens
Louise ...... Alix Wilton Regan
Villy ...... Ruth Gemmell
Rachel ...... Naomi Frederick
Sid ...... Helen Schlesinger
Bus Conductor ...... Robert Blythe

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2013.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Jul 2023 03:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Narrator Penelope Wilton
Edward Pip Torrens
Louise Alix Wilton Regan
Villy Ruth Gemmell
Rachel Naomi Frederick
Sid Helen Schlesinger
Writer Sarah Daniels

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Jan 2013 10:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Jan 2013 19:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 28 Jul 2023 07:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 28 Jul 2023 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 28 Jul 2023 17:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 29 Jul 2023 03:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

Meet the family

Find out more about the main characters in Radio 4's dramatisation of the Cazalet saga.