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Lydia
Danielle Vitalis is a modern-day Lydia in Charlotte Jones's fresh take on Pride and Prejudice.
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...
With music from London based choir MKC.
Produced by Lucy Collingwood.
Last on
Thu 20 Jul 201702:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Danielle Vitalis as Jazlene
"My favourite character is Lydia- because she’s the same age as me. And she’s well funny and I wrote in my homework that I thought she was like a feminist cos she knew what she wanted and she just went out and got it"
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jazlene | Danielle Vitalis |
| Mrs Bennett | Carolyn Pickles |
| Fran | Faye Castelow |
| Charlie | Wilf Scolding |
| James | Kobna Holdbrook-Smith |
| Celia | Priyanga Burford |
| Producer | Lucy Collingwood |
| Writer | Charlotte Jones |
Broadcasts
Wed 5 Mar 201410:45BBC Radio 4- Wed 5 Mar 201419:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 19 Jul 201714:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 20 Jul 201702:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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