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A young idealistic architect is commissioned for a hugely ambitious site development near the River Thames.

But it’s fraught with unforeseen problems.

It’s a make-or-break career move for Louise Candrell – as well as impacting her personal life…

Written by Manny Draycott-Lai and recorded on location in London.

The title was inspired by William Wordsworth’s view from the famous London river crossing.

Stars Roger Allam and Suzanna Hamilton.

A sequel ‘Cities of Dreams and Desires’ followed in 1996.

Isambard Jones .... Roger Allam
Louise Candrell .... Suzanna Hamilton
Tom Fielding .... Ralph Fiennes
Father Damien .... Hugh Ross
Earlham .... Stuart Milligan
Mike Kilmartin .... Michael Tudor Barnes
Hennessey .... John Webb
Nancy .... Melinda Walker
Politician .... John Church
Boardman .... Jonathan Adams

With:

Crawford Logan
David Learner
Melanie Hudson
Eric Allan
Siriol Jenkins

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 in June 1992.

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