The Story of a New Name Part 2/2
Lila finds it hard to forgive her husband, while Lena is determined to improve her life and escape Naples. Stars Monica Dolan.
From one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, Elena Ferrante, the continuing story of Lila and Lena, two bright young girls who have grown up in the tough, rough streets of post war Naples.
Lila finds it hard to forgive her husband Stefano. Meanwhile Lena continues her higher education and is determined to make a difference with her life and escape the clutches of Naples - but at the expense of her friendship with Lila.
Lena ...... Monica Dolan
Lila ...... Anastasia Hille
Lena (adolescent) ...... Daisy Tompkinson
Lila (adolescent) ...... Chloe Harris
Rino ...... Tom Varey
Carmela ...... Harriet Waters
Michele ...... Lee Rufford
Stefano ...... Adam Long
Pasquale ...... Joseph Palmer
Nino Sarratore ...... Sam Lupton
Antonio ...... Josh Bolt
Pinuccia ...... Kathryn Drysdale
Ada ...... Nelly Harker
Enzo ...... Brian Fletcher
Nunzia ...... Becky Hindley
Donato Sarratore ...... Sam Dale
Old Professor ...... Sam Dale
Gigliola ...... Bessie Carter
Bruno ...... James Joyce
Interviewer ...... James Joyce
Pietro ...... Ferdinand Kingsley
Mariosa ...... Claudia Jolly
Professor Airota ...... David Collings
Adele ...... Sylvestra Le Touzel
Guard ...... Nicholas Boulton
Examiner ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Written by Elena Ferrante
Dramatised by Timberlake Wertenbaker
Producer: Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4. First broadcast in January 2017.
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