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13. The Meeting

Episode 13 of 15

Constance and Sophia are re-united at last but Sophia soon feels stifled by Bursley. Stars Penelope Wilton and Marcia Warren.

Constance and Sophia are re-united at last but Sophia soon feels stifled by Bursley.

Arnold Bennett's novel follows the lives of two very different sisters who grow up above a thriving drapery business in the Potteries, during the 1860s.

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

Sophia .... Penelope Wilton
Constance .... Marcia Warren
The Narrator .... Philip Jackson
Mr Critchlow .... Stephen Critchlow
Maria Critchlow .... Rachel Atkins
Dr Stirling .... Andrew Harrison
Amy .... Lydia Leonard

Director: Claire Grove

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in February 2004

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Nov 2023 02:15
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