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A Proposal
Episode 5 of 10
1811, Yorkshire. Rioters have stormed Robert's mill as Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news. 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.
The Rioters have stormed Robert's mill and Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news. And some life changing decisions are about to be made.
Directed by Tracey Neale.
Last on
Sat 27 Oct 2018
02:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Bronte | Lesley Sharp |
| Shirley | Jemima Rooper |
| Caroline | Joanne Froggatt |
| Robert | Joseph Kloska |
| Mrs Pryor | Christine Kavanagh |
| Louis | Joel MacCormack |
| Mr Helstone | Sean Murray |
| Hortense | Priyanga Burford |
| Director | Tracey Neale |
| Adaptor | Rachel Joyce |
| Author | Charlotte Bronte |
Broadcasts
Fri 14 Mar 2014 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Fri 14 Mar 2014 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 26 Oct 2018 14:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 27 Oct 2018 02:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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