Episode 2
In desperate need of distraction, newly married Fleur embraces the social whirl of 1920s London. Epic saga with Jessica Raine.
John Galsworthy's epic family saga of love, money and betrayal.
Dramatised for radio by Lin Coghlan
In desperate need of distraction, a newly married Fleur throws herself into the social whirl of 1920s London. When a troubled poet declares he's in love with her, she wonders how she can add him to her collection of Bright Young Things
Original music composed by Neil Brand
Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins
Today's play marks the start of the fourth novel in the series, The White Monkey.
The story continues every day this week in the 15 Minute Drama slot and concludes in the Saturday Drama at 1430.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Fleur Mont | Jessica Raine |
| Soames Forsyte | Joseph Millson |
| Michael Mont | Ben Lambert |
| Wilfred Desert | Max Bennett |
| Sir Lawrence Mont | Brian Protheroe |
| Florrie | Evie Killip |
| Taxi Driver | Gerard McDermott |
| Author | John Galsworthy |
| Adaptor | Lin Coghlan |
| Director | Gemma Jenkins |
| Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
Broadcasts
Mon 18 Apr 201610:45BBC Radio 4- Mon 18 Apr 201619:45BBC Radio 4
- Mon 29 May 201714:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 30 May 201702:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
The rather nifty twenties slang quiz
So ‘wise head’, think you 'know your onions'?
