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Mike Dorrell - Penny Gaffs and Angel Places

1857: As problems in Dickens's marriage come to a head, he feels pressure mounting so takes a long walk. Stars Richard Tate.

October 1857: As problems in author Charles Dickens's marriage come to a head, he feels the pressure mounting.

One night, unable to sleep, he walks the 30 miles from his home in London to Gad's Hill in Kent. But he can't shake off the voices in his head.

Written by Mike Dorrell.

Dickens .... Richard Tate
Georgina .... Siobhan Redmond
Wilkie Collins .... Andrew Wincott
Catherine .... Alexandra Mathie
Barker .... Simon Ludders
Mrs Barker .... Ruth Jones
Pancks .... Robert Harper
Ellen .... Claire Cage
Mr Dick .... David Middleton

Director: Alison Hindell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 23 Jul 202103:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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