Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. Rowland Mallet takes a young sculptor to Rome to develop his art. A story of obsession, love and desire. Stars Derek Riddell.
Rowland Mallet - a wealthy Bostonian bachelor - becomes patron to a young sculptor, Roderick Hudson, and takes him from America to Rome to study and develop his art.
Their conflicting and complex relationship is heightened in the 'old world' as Rowland falls in love with Mary Garland, Roderick's fiance, and Roderick becomes involved in a destructive relationship with the beautiful Christina Light.
Written in 1875, Henry James's second novel dramatised in two parts by Lavinia Murray.
Roderick … Luke Newberry
Rowland … Derek Riddell
Cecilia … Kate Coogan
Mary Garland … Caitlin Thorburn
Mrs Hudson … Susan Twist
Mrs Light … Lorelei King
Christina Light … Emily Beecham
Cavaliere … Stephen Marzella
Produced and directed by Pauline Harris.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2017.
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"How would you like to go to Rome?"
Duration: 01:31
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Henry James | John Lynch |
| Roderick Hudson | Luke Newberry |
| Rowland Mallett | Derek Riddell |
| Christina Light | Emily Beecham |
| Mary Garland | Caitlin Thorburn |
| Mrs Hudson | Susan Twist |
| Mme Grandoni | Susan Twist |
| Cecilia | Kate Hudson |
| Mrs Light | Lorelei King |
| Cavaliere | Stephen Marzella |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
| Author | Henry James |
| Adaptor | Lavinia Murray |
Broadcasts
Sat 29 Jul 201714:30BBC Radio 4 FM- Sun 20 Jan 201915:00BBC Radio 4
- Wed 2 Sep 202010:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 2 Sep 202015:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 3 Sep 202003:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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