Episode 2
Holidaying on Grand Isle, Edna disagrees with her husband Leonce, so she plans a trip alone with Robert. Stars PJ Brennan and Pippa Bennett-Warner. Dramatised by Janice Okoh.
by Kate Chopin, dramatised for radio by Janice Okoh
Edna is still holidaying on Grand Isle and, after a disagreement with her husband, plans a trip alone with Robert.
Edna Pontellier ..... Pippa Bennett-Warner
Leonce Pontellier ..... Guy Paul
Celestine ..... Petra Letang
Madame LeBrun ..... Adjoa Andoh
Robert Lebrun ..... P J Brennan
Adele Ratignolle ..... Sasha Pick
Mlle Reisz ..... Lucy Newman-Williams
Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Edna Pontellier | Pippa Bennett-Warner |
| Leonce Pontellier | Guy Paul |
| Celestine | Petra Letang |
| Madame LeBrun | Adjoa Andoh |
| Robert Lebrun | PJ Brennan |
| Adele Ratignolle | Sasha Pick |
| Mlle Reisz | Lucy Newman-Williams |
| Director | Marion Nancarrow |
| Producer | Marion Nancarrow |
| Adaptor | Janice Okoh |
| Author | Kate Chopin |
Broadcasts
Tue 19 Aug 201410:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 19 Aug 201419:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 4 Dec 201814:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Dec 201802:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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