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As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.

As Sid worries about the situation in Germany, Louise discovers an enemy within her own family.

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
Louise ...... Alix Wilton Regan
Villy ...... Ruth Gemmell
Rachel ...... Naomi Frederick
Sid ...... Helen Schlesinger
Bus Conductor ...... Robert Blythe

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

15 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
NarratorPenelope Wilton
EdwardPip Torrens
LouiseAlix Wilton Regan
VillyRuth Gemmell
RachelNaomi Frederick
SidHelen Schlesinger
WriterSarah Daniels

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Jan 201310:45
  • Fri 4 Jan 201319:45
  • Fri 28 Jul 202307:15
  • Fri 28 Jul 202312:15
  • Fri 28 Jul 202317:15
  • Sat 29 Jul 202303:15

Meet the family

Meet the family

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