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The King's General

Unforeseen hurdles for the heroine and a reckless soldier who fall in love during the English Civil War. Stars Cathryn Harrison.

An accident whilst horse riding is a life-altering moment for the beautiful heroine, Honor Harris.

But she is loved forever by Sir Richard Grenville, the King's general in the west.

Daphne du Maurier's classic love story set during the English Civil War.

Starring Cathryn Harrison and Roger Allam.

Dramatised by Michelene Wandor

Honor .... Cathryn Harrison
Sir Richard Grenville .... Roger Allam
Matty .... Carolyn Pickles
Robin Harris .... Philip Sully
Gartred .... Geraldine Fitzgerald
Young Dick Grenville .... Gary King
Older Dick Grenville .... David Thorpe
Jonathan Rashleigh .... Peter Penry Jones
Mary Rashleigh .... Sally Edwards
Lord Robartes .... Jonathan Adams
William Rashleigh/Colonel .... John Fleming

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1992.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 26 Nov 202301:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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