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3. A Successful Rival

One man proves constant in his love for Bathsheba, as she gives up on hopes of happiness. Stars Shaun Dooley and Alex Tregear.

One man proves constant in his love for Bathsheba, while she gives up on all hopes of happiness.

Conclusion of Thomas Hardy's classic novel.

Starring Alex Tregear and Shaun Dooley.

Dramatised by Graham White.

Bathsheba ...... Alex Tregear
Gabriel Oak ...... Shaun Dooley
Boldwood ...... Toby Jones
Troy ...... Patrick Kennedy
Liddy ...... Lizzy Watts
Fanny ...... Hannah John-Kamen
Maltster ...... Robert Blythe
Jan ...... Joe Sims
Joseph ...... Sam Alexander
Henery ...... Patrick Brennan
Billy ...... Don Gilet
Cain ...... Harry Livingstone
Maryann ...... Amaka Okafor

Musicians: Colin Guthrie, Chris Davies, Lauren Swift

Director: Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 23 Nov 202405:00

Credits

RoleContributor
BathshebaAlex Tregear
Gabriel OakShaun Dooley
BoldwoodToby Jones
TroyPatrick Kennedy
LiddyLizzy Watts
FannyHannah John-Kamen
MaltsterRobert Blythe
JanJoe Sims
JosephSam Alexander
HeneryPatrick Brennan
BillyDon Gilet
CainHarry Livingstone
MaryannAmaka Okafor
DirectorJessica Dromgoole
WriterGraham White

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