2. The Return
Sylvia marries Philip. But there’s chaos when Charlie returns and Sylvia discovers Philip has lied to her. Stars Jodie Comer.
Sylvia marries Philip, believing Charlie to be dead.
But chaos descends when Charlie returns, and Sylvia discovers Philip has lied to her.
Set in Yorkshire in the 1790's - the time of the Napoleonic wars, in Monkshaven (ie.Whitby), during the time of the Press Gangs, who intercepted the fishing boats, seized the men and pressed them into service with the Royal Navy to fight the French.
Conclusion of Elizabeth Gaskell last (completed) novel.
Starring Jodie Comer.
Dramatised by Ellen Dryden.
Elizabeth Gaskell ..... Barbara Flynn
Sylvia ...... Jodie Comer
Philip ........ Graeme Hawley
Bell ....... Siobhan Finneran
Daniel ...... Paul Copley
Charlie ...... Chris Connell
Kester/Duncan ....... Jonathan Keeble
Molly ..... Nichola Burley
Hester/Mrs Kinraid ..... Verity Henry
Director: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gaskell | Barbara Flynn |
| Sylvia | Jodie Comer |
| Philip | Graeme Hawley |
| Bell | Siobhan Finneran |
| Daniel | Paul Copley |
| Charlie | Chris Connel |
| Kester | Jonathan Keeble |
| Duncan | Jonathan Keeble |
| Molly | Nichola Burley |
| Hester | Verity Henry |
| Mrs Kinraid | Verity Henry |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
| Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
| Adaptor | Ellen Dryden |
Broadcasts
Sun 13 Mar 201615:00BBC Radio 4- Sat 19 Mar 201621:00BBC Radio 4
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