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Apart for five years, Karen agrees to an illicit meeting with Max that is set to spark fatal consequences. Stars John Duttine.

Five years have passed since Karen last saw Max.

He is now engaged to Naomi Fisher against her mother's wishes.

His attraction to Karen is obvious, and she agrees to an illicit meeting which is to have fatal consequences

Starring Sara Kestelman, Sunny Ormonde and John Duttine.

Elizabeth Bowen's classic novel dramatised by Margaret Steward.

Mme Fisher …. Sara Kestelman
Karen …. Sunny Ormonde
Max …. John Duttine
Naomi Fisher …. Susan Bovell
Aunt Violet …. Ann Windsor
Uncle Bill …. David King
Henrietta …. Fiona Christie
Leopold …. Joshua Goodman

Music composed by Anthea Gomez.

Pianist: Anthea Gomez.
Flautist: Tim New

Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Sue Wilson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 22 Aug 202505:00
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