Episode 10
Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga, dramatised by Lin Coghlan. The Blitz begins with consequences for the family while Rachel's visit to Sid provokes an argument.
by Elizabeth Jane Howard
Dramatised by Lin Coghlan
London undergoes a huge air raid whilst Sid's resentment of Rachel's family makes for a difficult visit.
Produced and Directed by Sally Avens and Marion Nancarrow
Marking Time is the second of four compelling Cazalet novels by Elizabeth Jane Howard, which together give a vivid insight into the lives, hopes and loves of three generations.
As Elizabeth Jane Howard enters her 90th Birthday year, Radio 4 are broadcasting dramatisations of all four novels between January and August 2013.
In the second series, the families' worst fears are realised as war breaks out. Rupert immediately decides he must join up, Edward will see what military work he can get, whilst Hugh - still suffering from injuries from the first war - has to settle with running the family firm. But it is the children who become the centre of the story, as Louise realises that her parents' marriage is not as happy as she had imagined, Clary is faced with the prospect of losing her beloved father and Polly must deal with her fear of war and a battle much closer to home. If only the adults would realise that they are not really children - but they seem stuck in some awful place where they must simply mark time.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Penelope Wilton |
Rachel | Naomi Frederick |
Sid | Helen Schlesinger |
Edward | Pip Torrens |
Diana | Lisa Dillon |
Hugh | Dominic Mafham |
Polly | Flora Spencer-Longhurst |
George | Paul Stonehouse |
Writer | Lin Coghlan |
Broadcasts
- Fri 1 Mar 2013 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 1 Mar 2013 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
Meet the family
Find out more about the main characters in Radio 4's dramatisation of the Cazalet saga.