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Episode 2

Will the young, widowed and pretty Viola Wither escape her stifling in-laws? Comedy of manners, starring Victoria Hamilton.

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?

Conclusion of Stella Gibbons’ sparkling pre-war comedy of manners.

Starring Victoria Hamilton and Dinah Stabb.

Dramatised by Christopher William Hill.

Tina ...... Victoria Hamilton
Mother ...... Dinah Stabb
Viola ...... Francine Chamberlain
Victor ...... Simon Bubb
Father ...... Paul Moriarty
Edna ...... Adjoh Andoh
Saxon ...... Adam Billington
Hetty ...... Alex Rivers
Phyllis ...... Joan Walker
Spurrey ...... Ian Masters
Uncle Frank ...... James Lailey
Mr Brodhurst ...... Gerald McDermott

Director: Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2011.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 6 May 2023 01:00

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