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You Shall Go to the Ball

Izzy gets invited to a ball in Cambridge, but she could do with a fairy godmother. Stars Imelda Staunton. From 1988.

Izzy gets invited to a ball in Cambridge, but she could do with a fairy godmother...

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

A radio sequel adapted in eight parts from Sue Limb’s 1984 novel.

The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV

Izzy ...... Imelda Staunton
Charles ...... David Robb
Dick ...... Mike Grady
Michael ...... Nicholas Le Prevost
Maria ...... Marty Cruickshank
Louise ...... Phyllida Nash
Gwyn ...... Dafydd Hywel

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988.

30 minutes

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