Episode 1
1790's Whitby: Sylvia Dobson's cousin, Philip, loves her totally but Sylvia loves whaler, Charlie Kinraid. Stars Barbara Flynn and Jodie Comer.
Sylvia Dobson's cousin, Philip, lives for her, he loves her totally but Sylvia is in love with seafaring whaler, Charlie Kinraid.
Set in 1790s Yorkshire - the time of the Napoleonic wars. It takes place in Monkshaven (ie.Whitby).
The Press Gangs were always lurking when the whale boats were returning from Greenland with their cargo. They intercepted the boats, seized the men and pressed them into service with the Royal Navy to fight the French.
Elizabeth Gaskell's last (completed) novel dramatised by Ellen Dryden
Elizabeth Gaskell ...... Barbara Flynn
Sylvia ...... Jodie Comer
Philip ...... Graeme Hawley
Charlie Kinraid ...... Chris Connel
Bell ...... Siobhan Finneran
Daniel ..... Paul Copley
Kester/Donkin ...... Jonathan Keeble
Molly ...... Nichola Burley
Mrs. Corney ....... Olwen May
Director: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in March 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gaskell | Barbara Flynn |
| Sylvia | Jodie Comer |
| Philip | Graeme Hawley |
| Charlie Kinraid | Chris Connel |
| Bell | Siobhan Finneran |
| Kester | Jonathan Keeble |
| Donkin | Jonathan Keeble |
| Molly | Nichola Burley |
| Mrs Corney | Olwen May |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
| Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
| Adaptor | Ellen Dryden |
Broadcasts
Sun 6 Mar 2016 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sat 12 Mar 2016 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Tue 5 May 2020 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 5 May 2020 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 May 2020 03:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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