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2. Friendship

Life at Lowood School is cruel and harsh and so Jane cherishes her friendship with Helen. Stars Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.

Life at Lowood School is cruel and harsh and so Jane cherishes her friendship with Helen.

Charlotte Bronte's most beloved novel dramatised by Rachel Joyce.

Jane ....... Amanda Hale
Young Jane ....... Nell Venables
Helen Burns ....... Rebecca Hamilton
Teacher ....... Katie Redford
Brocklehurst ....... Gerard McDermott
Mrs Fairfax ....... Susan Jameson
Mr Rochester ....... Tom Burke

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2016.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 15 Oct 202503:45

Credits

RoleContributor
JaneAmanda Hale
Young JaneNell Venables
Helen BurnsRebecca Hamilton
TeacherKatie Redford
BrocklehurstGerard McDermott
Mrs FairfaxSusan Jameson
Mr RochesterTom Burke
DirectorTracey Neale
ProducerTracey Neale
AuthorCharlotte Bronte
AdaptorRachel Joyce

Broadcasts

  • Tue 1 Mar 201610:45
  • Tue 1 Mar 201619:45
  • Tue 14 Oct 202508:45
  • Tue 14 Oct 202513:45
  • Tue 14 Oct 202519:45
  • Wed 15 Oct 202503:45

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