Animals
Animals by Dan Rebellato inspired by Zola's Rougon-Macquart Series. Dide's son Pierre siphons off her fortune and her grandson, Silvère, runs away to join the republican uprising.
Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola, Season 1 - Blood
Animals by Dan Rebellato
The first season of 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower - Emile Zola. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old and matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts.
France is on the brink of a new empire. This episode is a compelling combination of biting humour and tragedy, as Pierre, Dide's son, siphons off her money and steals his illegitimate siblings' inheritance. By stark contrast, Dide strikes up a caring and loving relationship with her great-grandson, Silvère, whose friendship and love for Miette is heartbreaking as they run off to join the Republican uprising.
Dide ...... Glenda Jackson
Pierre ....... Robert Lindsay
Felicité ....... Fenella Woolgar
Antoine .......Ian Hart
Silvère ....... Ashley Margolis
Miette ........ Shannon Flynn
Eugene ......... Robert Jack
Col Masson/Sicardot ....... Jonathan Keeble
Burgat/Roudier ...... Seamus O'Neill
Ursule ...... Kate Coogan
Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris
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Dan Rebellato
The lead writer of Blood, Sex and Money, Season 1 on Emile Zola
Clips
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"Why don't we find you a nice little cottage somewhere?"
Duration: 01:38
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"The Rougons are thieves, highwaymen, pickpockets..."
Duration: 00:43
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"I believe in justice and liberty."
Duration: 01:46
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Dide | Glenda Jackson |
| Pierre | Robert Lindsay |
| Felicite | Fenella Woolgar |
| Antoine | Ian Hart |
| Silvere | Ashley Margolis |
| Miette | Shannon Flynn |
| Eugene | Robert Jack |
| Col Masson | Jonathan Keeble |
| Sicardot | Jonathan Keeble |
| Burgat | Seamus O'Neill |
| Roudier | Seamus O'Neill |
| Ursule | Kate Coogan |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
| Author | Emile Zola |
| Adaptor | Dan Rebellato |
Broadcasts
- Sat 21 Nov 201514:30BBC Radio 4
- Sat 8 Feb 202014:45BBC Radio 4
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