The Hand of Ethelberta
Adapted By Katherine Jakeways.
All of London is in pursuit of Ethelberta's hand, but the infamous poet is not quite the lady they think she is.
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The Hand of Ethelberta
Adapted By Katherine Jakeways.
All of London Society is in pursuit of Ethelberta's hand, but the infamous poet is not exactly the lady they think she is. Her claim to distinction is one of brains rather than blood. Her sister is her maid, her brother her butler, and she has just a year left before the whole family are left homeless and penniless. She must find a rich husband before the truth gets out. As her many ridiculous suitors pursue her half way across France, a farce is inevitable.
CAST
Ethelberta - Rebecca Humphries
Picotee - Abra Thomspon
Christopher Julian - Alfred Enoch
Lord Mountclere - Adrian Scarborough
Neigh - Simon Armstrong
Ladywell - Lee Mengo
Chickerel & Mountclere's brother - Michal Bertenshaw
Aunt Charlotte & Mrs Petherwin - Heather Craney
Menlove & Faith - Catriona McFarlane
Joe - Tom Forrister
Harp - Alis Huws
Piano - Branwen Munn
Directed by John Norton
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- Sun 7 Mar 2021 15:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Sat 17 Feb 2024 15:00±«Óãtv Radio 4