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Lispeth
Episode 3 of 5
New and classic tales that reveal the best and worst aspects of the British abroad. An Indian child brought up by a missionary couple plans to marry an English naturalist.
A witty tale by Rudyard Kipling, read by Rosalind Ayres.
An Indian child, brought up by a Missionary couple, becomes a strikingly beautiful, independent young woman. Her announcement that she will marry an English naturalist she has 'found' in the mountains results in some unexpected British behaviour.
Producer: Martin Jarvis
A Jarvis & Ayres Production for BBC Radio 4.
Last on
Sun 11 Jul 201000:30
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Wed 12 Nov 200815:30BBC Radio 4
- Sun 11 Jul 201000:30BBC Radio 4