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3. The Elm Tree

Hardy's WomenThe Woodlanders
Episode 3 of 10

Will Grace be impressed when Giles throws a party for her? Starring Katy Sobey and Holli Dempsey.

At Marty's suggestion, Giles throws a party to impress Grace.

Thomas Hardy's novel tells the tale from Marty South's point of view.

Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon.

Marty South.......Katy Sobey
Giles Winterborne.......Oliver Hembrough
Grace Melbury.......Holli Dempsey
Edred Fitzpiers.......Sacha Dhawan
George Melbury.......Nicholas Murchie
Lucy Melbury.......Jane Slavin
Barber Percomb.......Joshua Riley
Felice Charmond......Marilyn Nnadebe
Grammer Oliver.....Jessica Turner
Suke Damson.....Elinor Coleman
Timothy Tangs.....Stewart Campbell
John South.....Tony Turner

Director: Emma Harding

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2021.

3 months left to listen

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Jul 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 5 May 202110:45
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  • Wed 16 Jul 202508:45
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 16 Jul 202519:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 17 Jul 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra