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Tragedy strikes for Jem, but will occupied Mary offer any comfort? Frank portrayal of 1840s Manchester life with Emma Rydal.

Elizabeth Gaskell's frank portrayal of Manchester life in the 1840s created shock waves when her novel was published and established her reputation.

Mary Barton, the daughter of cotton weaver John Barton, is wooed by her childhood sweetheart. Tragedy strikes for Jem, but will occupied Mary offer any comfort?

Omnibus of episodes 6 to 10 of 20 episodes

Dramatised by Lavinia Murray

John …. David Calder
Mary …. Emma Rydal
George Wilson …. Paul Copley
Mrs Wilson …. Natasha Pyne
Jem Wilson …. Ian Dunn
Alice …. Marlene Sidaway
Sally …. Fiona Clarke
Margaret …. Teresa Gallagher
Esther/Nell …. Carolyn Pickles
Rent Collector …. Sean Baker
Henry Carson …. Justin
Job Legh …. Roy Hudd
Will Wilson …. Simon Trinder

Director Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 3 Oct 202202:20
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Sun 30 Sep 200708:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 1 Oct 200701:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sun 31 Mar 201306:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 31 Mar 201312:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 22 Nov 201506:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 22 Nov 201513:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 23 Nov 201501:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 2 Oct 202214:20
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 3 Oct 202202:20
    BBC Radio 4 Extra