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5. Bittersweet Riches

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Lady Slane's decision about what to do with Mr FitzGeorge's fortune outrages her family, but there’s hope. Stars Honor Blackman.

Lady Slane's decision about what to do with the vast fortune left to her by her friend Mr FitzGeorge outrages her family

But a family visitor brings hope for the future..

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

Dramatised 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

Sat 23 Aug 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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