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5. Matrimony

Episode 5 of 10

Gilbert reads about Helen’s tempestuous courtship and marriage with the "wildish" Mr. Huntingdon. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Gilbert has been reading Helen's journal about her tempestuous courtship and marriage with the "wildish" Mr. Huntingdon.

Now he is worried about how the story will proceed.

Anne Bronte’s second and final novel, first published under a pseudonym in 1848.

Dramatised by Rachel Joyce.

Gilbert......Robert Lonsdale
Helen......Hattie Morahan
Huntingdon......Leo Bill
Arthur......Samuel Bridger
Mrs. Markham......Carolyn Pickles
Rose......Leah Brotherhead
Annabella......Emerald O'Hanrahan
Hargrave......Stephen Critchlow
Lowborough......Chris Webster
Miss Myers......Alex Rivers
Lawrence......Carl Prekopp
Eliza......Victoria Inez Hardy
Rev. Millward......Gerard McDermott
Mrs. Maxwell......Tracy Wiles
Boarham......James Lailey

Director: David Hunter

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2011.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Sep 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 2 Dec 201110:45
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  • Fri 2 Dec 201119:45
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  • Fri 19 Sep 202508:45
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 19 Sep 202519:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 20 Sep 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra