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15. Defiant Edith Demands Freedom

Charles DickensDombey and Son
Episode 15 of 20

Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger.

Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her.

Starring Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger.

The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London.

Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker.

Charles Dickens …. Alex Jennings
Dombey …. Robert Glenister
Alice …. Claire Rushbrook
Mr Carker …. Adrian Lukis
Edith …. Helen Schlesinger
Floy …. Abigail Hollick
Harriet .... Katy Cavanagh
Mrs Brown .... Geraldine James
Rob .... Lloyd Thomas

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen

Director: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Feb 202403:15
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