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The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy

The highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control. Stars Victoria Hamilton and Susan Jameson.

Dangerous dreams and consequential curses.

Victoria Hamilton and Susan Jameson star in a highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control.

Set in Wessex, Thomas Hardy's classic short story is a masterful drama of psychological suspense.

Dramatised by Louise Doughty.

Gertrude Lodge ...... Victoria Hamilton
Rhoda Brook ...... Susan Jameson
James Lodge ...... Ewan Bailey
Edward ...... Nick Sayce
Mr Mason ...... Nick Brimble
Ida ...... Ella Smith
Dairy Man ...... John Cummins
Hangman ...... Gerard McDermott
Landlord ...... Wayne Foskett
Serving Girl ...... Ayesha Antoine

Director: Claudine Toutoungi.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2006.

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Nov 202500:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Mon 20 Aug 200714:15
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  • Sat 23 Jun 201818:00
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  • Sun 24 Jun 201800:00
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  • Sun 30 May 202118:00
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  • Mon 31 May 202100:00
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  • Sat 22 Nov 202516:00
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  • Sun 23 Nov 202500:00
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