Adaptations of the classic tales by the great English author
Radio 4 Extra,Β·27 episodes
1. The Season
Jane Austen's satire on all things Gothic with Miriam Margolyes.
2. The Disappearance
Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome.
3. Third Wheel
Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted.
4. Fears
Catherine discovers that heroines must take desperate action to get what they want.
5. Conflict
Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
6. Gothic Mysteries
Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales.
7. Suspicions
Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death.
8. Terrible Deeds
Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place.
9. Dismissed
Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey.
10. Return
Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but does she deserve a happy ending?
Episode 1
The Elliot family fall on hard times, financially and consider their options.
Episode 2
The story of Anne Elliot continues as a Naval tenant arouses memories of an old love.
Episode 3
Anne goes to Uppercross - and Capt. Wentworth draws nearer.
Episode 4
Erstwhile lovers meet again.
Episode 5
Two vie for the Captain's favours; a third can only watch.
Episode 6
A visit to the seaside brings new acquaintances.
Episode 7
An accident on the Cobb.
Episode 8
The company in Bath proves better than anticipated.
Episode 9
Anne reunites with an old friend.
Episode 10
Mr Elliot's hopes are growing whilst Captain Wentworth's appear to be dashed.
Episode 11
Anne and Captain Wentworth meet once more and feelings remain in turmoil.
Episode 12
Mrs Smith reveals an unsavoury past.
Episode 13
The arrival of the Musgroves has repercussions.
Episode 14
The Captain shows his hand.
Episode 15
Today, happiness at last.
1. The Matchmaker
Emma Woodhouse is a woman so blessed by life that she declares she will never marry.
2. Proposal
A ball, a picnic and a marriage proposal. Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.