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5. 'She had such lovely manners'
Episode 5 of 5
Mrs Palfrey loans Ludo money. She falls, breaks her hip and is taken to hospital, but who will visit her? Read by Eleanor Bron.
Mr Palfrey gives Ludo £50 but omits to mention it's a loan. She falls and breaks her hip and is taken to hospital where she is visited by Ludo and Desmond, but not her daughter.
Elizabeth Taylor's poignant and witty masterpiece.
Concluded by Eleanor Bron.
Abridged by Robin Brooks.
Producer: Natalie Steed
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2018.
Last on
Sat 23 Apr 202202:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Eleanor Bron |
| Author | Elizabeth Taylor |
| Abridger | Robin Brooks |
| Producer | Natalie Steed |
Broadcasts
- Fri 17 Aug 201822:45BBC Radio 4
- Fri 22 Apr 202214:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 23 Apr 202202:00BBC Radio 4 Extra