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The Soldier and the Dancer

Young journalist Poppy finds herself in a compromising position with a story about a fellow lodger. Stars Alice Hart. From 2004.

Early 1950s: Poppy is the junior reporter on the Downingham Post, where it's always her turn to make the tea.

Poppy finds herself in a compromising position when the paper picks up a story about a fellow lodger.

But this ultimately propels her into her true vocation.

Semi-autobiographical story by Monica Dickens, first published in 1951.

Starring Alice Hart and Keith Barron.

Adapted by Sheila Goff.

Poppy .... Alice Hart
Mrs Gofff .... Marlene Sidaway
Myra .... Joanne Froggatt
Mervyn .... Damian Lynch
Mr Pellet .... Keith Barron
Murray .... Gerard McDermott
Victor .... Stephen Critchlow
Andrew .... Ben Crowe
Policeman .... Martin Hyder

Director: David Hunter

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2004.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Jan 2023 04:30

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Jan 2023 09:30
  • Mon 23 Jan 2023 14:30
  • Tue 24 Jan 2023 04:30