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The Imperfect Education of Sabrina Sidney
Drama by Abigail Youngman based on the true story of a most peculiar educational experiment carried out by the philanthropist and intellectual Thomas Day upon two young girls.
Drama by Abigail Youngman starring Rory Bremner, Aidan McArdle and Amanda Root. Set in the eighteenth century and based on true events, it tells the story of two young girls involved in a most peculiar educational experiment carried out by the philanthropist and intellectual Thomas Day.
Directed by Alison Crawford.
Last on
Mon 15 May 201714:15
BBC Radio 4
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| James Keir | Rory Bremner |
| Richard Edgeworth | Aidan McArdle |
| Anna Seward | Amanda Root |
| Thomas Day | Ifan Meredith |
| Young Sabrina | Nerys Akers |
| Older Sabrina | Hannah Genesius |
| Lucretia | Sydney Wade |
| Writer | Abigail Youngman |
| Director | Alison Crawford |
Broadcasts
- Thu 9 Apr 201514:15BBC Radio 4
- Mon 15 May 201714:15BBC Radio 4
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