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Whitsuntide
Episode 4 of 10
1811, Yorkshire. Can Shirley's charity help to alleviate the suffering of the poor in Briarfield? Stars Lesley Sharp.
Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, dramatises Charlotte Bronte's tale of romantic entanglements and turbulent times in the Yorkshire of 1811.
Shirley's charity has begun to alleviate the suffering of the poor in Briarfield but she is convinced it is the calm before the storm. Meanwhile Caroline is dreading the approaching Whitsuntide celebrations.
Directed by Tracey Neale.
Last on
Fri 26 Oct 2018
02:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Bronte | Lesley Sharp |
| Shirley | Jemima Rooper |
| Caroline | Joanne Froggatt |
| Robert | Joseph Kloska |
| Mrs Pryor | Christine Kavanagh |
| Mr Helstone | Sean Murray |
| Sam Lynne | David Seddon |
| Director | Tracey Neale |
| Adaptor | Rachel Joyce |
| Author | Charlotte Bronte |
Broadcasts
Thu 13 Mar 2014 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Thu 13 Mar 2014 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 25 Oct 2018 14:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 26 Oct 2018 02:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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