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5. A Promise

Aylmer is worried about his soldier son and wants Edith to stay with him and break her promise to Bruce. Stars Jonathan Firth.

Madame Frabelle is keeping a very close eye on Miss Flummerfelt. Neither aware that Bruce is trying to win Edith back.

Aylmer, fretting for the safety of his soldier son, is desperate for Edith to stay with him and break her promise to Bruce.

Ada Leverson's witty and wonderful social comedy set in early 20th century London.

Dramatised by Martyn Wade

Ada (Narrator) ..... Haydn Gwynne
Bruce .... Ifan Meredith
Edith .... Juliet Aubrey
Aylmer .... Jonathan Firth
Madame Frabelle .... Jane Whittenshaw
Miss Flummerfelt .... Susie Riddell
Vincy Wenham Vincy .... Sam Alexander

Music: "Forgotten Dreams" - Max Jaffa with the Palm Court Orchestra.

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2013.

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Credits

RoleContributor
AdaHaydn Gwynne
EdithJuliet Aubrey
Madame FrabelleJane Whittenshaw
Miss FlummerfeltSusie Riddell
Vincy Wenham VincySam Alexander

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Apr 201310:45
  • Fri 12 Apr 201319:45
  • Friday08:45
  • Friday13:45
  • Friday19:45
  • Saturday03:45