Episode 2
Jenny becomes an ardent feminist, whilst her son tries to emulate her writing success. Stars Lee Ingleby and Miranda Richardson.
John Irving's acclaimed novel is dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths.
Garp writes his first novel and marries Helen. When his mother publishes her autobiography she becomes a feminist icon overnight and Garp's adolescent adventures become public property. It isn't easy being the son of the famous Jenny Fields. Jenny inspires a whole generation of women, including the radical Ellen Jamesians. Lust, lunacy and loss thread their way through Garp's life as he vainly tries to protect those he loves.
This is the second episode of a three part dramatisation of a novel that is both acclaimed for its originality, and controversial for its dark representation of gender politics and sexual violence. Published in 1978 it went on to win the US National Book Award and was made into a film in 1982, it placed Irving firmly on the map as a leading novelist.
Dramatist Linda Marshall Griffiths adapted Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany for Radio 4 in 2009.
Directed by Nadia Molinari.
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The Garp Family
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jenny | Miranda Richardson |
| Garp | Lee Ingleby |
| John Wolfe | John Guerrasio |
| Mrs Ralph | Charlotte Emmerson |
| Helen | Lyndsey Marshal |
| Roberta Muldoon | Jonathan Keeble |
| Duncan | Adam Thomas Wright |
| Walt | Adam Greaves-Neal |
| Mrs Poole | Carys Eleri |
| Michael Milton | Harry Jardine |
| Director | Nadia Molinari |
| Adaptor | Linda Marshall Griffiths |
| Writer | John Irving |
Broadcasts
Sun 12 Jan 201415:00BBC Radio 4- Sat 18 Jan 201421:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 11 May 201710:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 11 May 201715:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 12 May 201703:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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