Episode 11
Neil Dudgeon stars in this epic tale of money, passion and defiance inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett. Tellwright’s bitter feud with his daughter Anna continues.
Inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett, an epic tale of money, passion and defiance set in the Staffordshire potteries. Dramatised for radio by Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan
It’s 1903 and change is coming to the Five Towns. Refusing to let old age hold him back, Ephraim Tellwright embarks on a campaign to persuade a divided community to embrace Federation. There are no signs that his ongoing feud with his daughters is coming to an end.
Ephraim Tellwright . . . Neil Dudgeon
Sophia . . . Imogen Stubbs
Constance . . . Emma Cunniffe
Edwin . . . Nick Underwood
Anna . . . Kate O’Flynn
Grace . . . Kate Donnachie
Dr Stirling . . . Sam Dale
Mr Boldero . . . Tony Turner
The Waiter . . . Lewis Bray
The Clerk . . . Joseph Ayre
Incidental music arranged by Colin Guthrie and performed by Colin Guthrie, Peter Ringrose and Ian Conningham.
Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins.
The Series Producers are Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins
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- Sat 23 Mar 2019 14:30±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Sat 30 Mar 2024 21:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
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