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Gilbert Markham discovers why Helen Graham has sought refuge in the neighbourhood. Stars Robert Lonsdale and Hattie Morahan.

Gentleman farmer Gilbert Markham has been learning why Helen Graham has sought refuge in the neighbourhood.

Reading her journal, he discovers how her marriage has been severely tested by her husband's prolonged absences - as well as his drinking and infidelity.

And now she has a son to care for too...

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

Omnibus of the last five of ten parts dramatised by Rachel Joyce

Gilbert …. Robert Lonsdale
Helen .... Hattie Morahan
Huntingdon …. Leo Bill
Arthur …. Samuel Bridger
Rose …. Leah Brotherhead
Annabella …. Emerald O'Hanrahan
Hargrave .... Stephen Critchlow
Lowborough …. Chris Webster
Miss Myers …. Alex Rivers
Lawrence …. Carl Prekopp
Eliza …. Victoria Inez Hardy

Director: David Hunter

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2011.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Sep 202503:50

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Dec 201112:00
  • Sun 11 Dec 201102:00
  • Sun 28 Sep 202508:50
  • Sun 28 Sep 202513:50
  • Sun 28 Sep 202519:50
  • Mon 29 Sep 202503:50