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Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress. Family saga starring Pip Torrens. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.

As the long summer holiday continues for the Cazalet family Edward heads up to London for a secret liaison.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels

Narrator ...... Penelope Wilton
Edward ...... Pip Torrens
Villy ..... Ruth Gemmell
Polly ...... Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Louise ...... Alix Wilton Regan
Hugh ...... Dominic Mafham
Diana ...... Lisa Dillon

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 26 Jul 202302:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

NarratorPenelope Wilton
EdwardPip Torrens
VillyRuth Gemmell
PollyFlora Spencer-Longhurst
LouiseAlix Wilton Regan
HughDominic Mafham
DianaLisa Dillon
WriterSarah Daniels

Broadcasts

  • New Year's Day 201310:45
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  • New Year's Day 201319:45
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  • Tue 25 Jul 202307:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 25 Jul 202312:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 25 Jul 202317:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 26 Jul 202302:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Meet the family

Meet the family

Find out more about the main characters in Radio 4's dramatisation of the Cazalet saga.