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Black Velvet

The 17th Century: Master Richard is playing a dangerous game with Annie, the gardener's daughter. Starring Rachel Atkins.

It's the 17th Century: Young Master Richard forces a servant girl, Annie, to play at being the mistress of Thoresby Hall.

But it sparks disastrously claustrophobic consequences...

Tony Ramsay's macabre tale stars Rachel Atkins and Richard Pearce.

Recorded on location at Tythrop House in Buckinghamshire.

Annie ....... Rachel Atkins
Master Richard Beckford ....... Richard Pearce
Cousin ....... Christopher Scott
Uncle ....... James Taylor

Other parts played by the cast.

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Jul 202100:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 May 201411:15
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