Episode 4
Gladys is jailed for murdering a younger man. And she vehemently opposes her daughter's desire to marry. Stars France Barber.
In 1930's France, Gladys, obsessed with her looks and lost youth, has been jailed for murdering a younger man. She delves into key moments in her past that led to the murder. When she discovers her daughter, Marie-Therese is in love, she is vehemently opposed to her desire to marry. This leads to devastating action for Marie-Therese.
Gladys ...... Frances Barber
Némirovsky/Jeanne...... Anna Francolini
Marie-Therese ...... Natasha Cowley
Oliver Beauchamp ...... John Catterall
Carmen ...... Ellen Dryden
Jezebel by Irène Némirovsky
Translated by Sandra Smith
Dramatised by Ellen Dryden
Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Gladys | Frances Barber |
| Nemirovsky | Anna Francolini |
| Jeanne | Anna Francolini |
| Marie-Therese | Natasha Cowley |
| Oliver Beauchamp | John Catterall |
| Carmen | Ellen Dryden |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
| Author | Irene Nemirovsky |
| Translation | Sandra Smith |
| Adaptor | Ellen Dryden |
Broadcasts
Thu 10 Nov 201610:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 10 Nov 201619:45BBC Radio 4
- Thu 4 Feb 202114:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 5 Feb 202102:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
