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1. Defiance

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An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.

An 88-year old widow defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies.

Vita Sackville-West's novel, first published in 1931.

Dramatised in five parts by Jonathan Holloway.

Lady Slane ...... Honor Blackman
Mr FitzGeorge ...... Alec McCowen
Herbert Holland ...... John Nicholas
Carrie ...... Phyllida Nash
Kay Holland ...... Patrick Romer
Mr Bucktrout ...... Paul Nicholson
Mr Gosheron ...... Peter Ellis
Genoux ...... Sonia Elliman
Police Inspector ...... Russell Boulter
Deborah Holland ...... Annabel Scholey

Directed by Sara Davies.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2009.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Aug 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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