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Marian and George

4 Extra Debut. Marian Evans (aka George Eliot) chooses between her dear brother - and the love of her life. Stars Lia Williams.

Marian Evans (aka George Eliot) has to make some extremely difficult choices

Choosing between the brother she loves and the love of her life George Lewes, between respectability and social scandal - and between doing her duty and finding the freedom to write.

Starring Lia Williams and Tom Goodman-Hill.

Biographical drama written by Anna Linstrum.

Marian .... Lia Williams
George Henry Lewes .... Tom Goodman-Hill
Isaac .... John Lightbody
Young Mary Anne .... Maddie Evans
Young Isaac .... Aaron Gelkoff
Chapman .... Sargon Yelda
Elisabeth/ Mrs Evans .... Maggie Service
Susannah .... Bettrys Jones
Printer/ Porter .... Hasan Dixon

Director: Emma Harding

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2020.

44 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Aug 202405:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 10 Apr 202014:15
  • Fri 9 Sep 202214:15
  • Tue 20 Aug 202415:00
  • Tue 20 Aug 202421:00
  • Wed 21 Aug 202405:00

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