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Charlotte Lucas
Ever thought what classic literary characters would do if alive today? Rosie Cavaliero stars as a modern day Charlotte Lucas.
By Charlotte Jones.
Ever wondered what your favourite literary characters would do if they were around today? City boy James takes inspiration from his girlfriend's beloved Austen in plotting how to win her back.
He wants to grab her attention with an offer he hopes she can't refuse.
Produced by Lucy Collingwood.
Last on
Wed 19 Jul 201702:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Rosie Cavaliero as Sue
"I’d be Charlotte Lucas. Wouldn’t I? Oh my heart sinks a little at that. I thought I’d be Elizabeth Bennet when I was younger. I thought I’d be the heroine. But I turned out to be the heroine’s mate."
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sue | Rosie Cavaliero |
| Malcolm | Clive Hayward |
| James | Kobna Holdbrook-Smith |
| Celia | Priyanga Burford |
| Producer | Lucy Collingwood |
| Writer | Charlotte Jones |
Broadcasts
Tue 4 Mar 201410:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 4 Mar 201419:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 18 Jul 201714:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 19 Jul 201702:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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