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Henry JamesThe Wings of the Dove
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4 Extra Debut. Kate Croy loves Merton Densher; a poor writer, but risks losing a wealthy lifestyle if she marries him. Stars Aisling Loftus.

Kate Croy is in love with Merton Densher; a poor writer.

Her rich aunt Maud disapproves. Maud has offered Kate a wealthy existence but if Kate chooses to marry Merton she risks losing it all.

Henry James's passionate and heart-breaking novel about desire and money.

Dramatised in ten parts by Linda Marshall Griffiths.

Henry James .... John Lynch
Kate Croy ..... Aisling Loftus
Merton Densher ....Nico Mirallegro
Croy ....Anthony Ofoegbu
Maud Lowder ....Emma Cunniffe

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2018

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 Feb 202202:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Henry JamesJohn Lynch
Kate CroyAisling Loftus
Merton DensherNico Mirallegro
CroyAnthony Ofoegbu
Maud LowderEmma Cunniffe
DirectorNadia Molinari
AuthorHenry James
AdaptorLinda Marshall Griffiths

Broadcasts

  • Mon 30 Apr 201810:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 30 Apr 201819:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 31 Jan 202214:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 1 Feb 202202:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra