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3. An Unmitigated Cub

Episode 3 of 4

Despite opposing religions, Reginald's attracted to Phoebe, but Mr Northcote's arrival sparks friction. Stars Elizabeth Spriggs.

Phoebe has made the acquaintance of the Mays in Carlingford.

Although of opposing religious persuasions, Reginald is strongly attracted to her - and the arrival of Mr Northcote, the new non-conformist minister, causes friction which is not based on purely ecclesiastical differences.

Stars Elizabeth Spriggs.

Margaret Oliphant's sequel to Miss Marjoribanks, first published in 1876.

Dramatised by Elizabeth Proud.

Mrs Oliphant... Elizabeth Spriggs
Phoebe, Junior... Charlotte Attenborough
Clarence Copperhead... MIchael Onslow
Copperhead.... Timothy West
Mrs Copperhead... Elizabeth Proud
Mr Beecham.... Norman Bird
Phoebe, Snr... Ann Windsor
Tozer.... John Hollis
Ursula .... Cathy Sara
Mr May ... Peter Jeffrey
Janey May.... Fiona Christie
Reginald May... Richard Derrington
Sir Robert Dorset.... David King
Ann Dorset.... Sunny Ormonde
Sophy Dorset... Oona Beeson

Producer: Sue Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1994.

1 hour

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Thu 24 Nov 202203:00
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