2. Lucky Charley

In the absence of Mrs Tennant, the servants have enjoyed a free-run of the castle.

But the peace of the household is about to be disrupted when an insurance man arrives enquiring about Mrs Tennant's missing diamond ring.

Conclusion of Henry Green's fairy tale novel set in an Irish country house in 1941.

Starring Martin Kemp, Leanne Rowe and Pauline Quirke.

Dramatised by John Banville.

Charley Raunce ... Martin Kemp
Edith .... Leanne Rowe
Mrs Welch .... Pauline Ouirke
Mrs Tennent .... Joanna David
Violet .... Claudia Harrison
Miss Burch .... Amanda Root
Kate .... Zoe Tapper
Capt Davenport .... Mark Straker
Bert .... Harry Eden
Albert .... Johnny Brennan
other parts played by members of the cast

Director: Gemma McMullan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2007.