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2. Lone Parenting in Victorian England

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After she was betrayed by William, Esther is determined to make her way and support her baby. Starring Lyndsey Marshal.

After she was betrayed by William, Esther leaves the workhouse with her baby.

She’s desperate for them to stay together.

But how can she earn money?

Set against a background of horseracing and gambling; a stirring tale of how a woman survives and brings up her child in Victorian England.

Conclusion of George Moore's novel, first published in 1894.

Staring Lyndsey Marshal and Matthew McNulty.

Dramatised by Sharon Oakes.

Esther ..... Lyndsey Marshal
William ..... Matthew McNulty
Sarah ..... Joanne Froggatt
Leopold ..... Hugh Simon
Judge ..... Hugh Simon
Fred ..... Graeme Hawley
Demon ..... Stephen Hoyle
Peggy ..... Lisa Brookes
Mrs Empson ..... Melissa Jane Sinden
Mrs Barfield ..... Melissa Jane Sinden
Anne ..... Fiona Clarke
Bill ..... Greg Wood

Director: Gary Brown

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2013

1 hour

Last on

Thu 15 Aug 2024 05:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Esther Lyndsey Marshal
William Matthew McNulty
Sarah Joanne Froggatt
Leopold Hugh Simon
Judge Hugh Simon
Fred Graeme Hawley
Demon Stephen Hoyle
Mrs Barfield Melissa Jane Sinden
Mrs Empson Melissa Jane Sinden
Bill Greg Wood
Director Gary Brown
Producer Gary Brown
Writer Sharon Oakes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Mar 2013 15:00
  • Sat 23 Mar 2013 21:00
  • Fri 20 May 2016 10:00
  • Fri 20 May 2016 15:00
  • Sat 21 May 2016 03:00
  • Tue 28 May 2019 10:00
  • Tue 28 May 2019 15:00
  • Wed 29 May 2019 03:00
  • Thu 11 Mar 2021 10:00
  • Thu 11 Mar 2021 15:00
  • Fri 12 Mar 2021 03:00
  • Wed 14 Aug 2024 15:00
  • Wed 14 Aug 2024 21:00
  • Thu 15 Aug 2024 05:00