4. New Beginnings

From Paris to London – as changes beckon at the heart of the Imperial Palace.

Starring Robin Ellis.

Conclusion of Arnold Bennett's novel about the 1930s goings on at the luxurious London hotel.

Dramatised by Peter Ling.

Evelyn Orcham: ....Robin Ellis
Violet Powler:....Charlotte Attenborough
Sir Henry Savott ....Derek Waring
Gracie Savott:....Colleen Prendergast
Miss Cass:....Ann Beach
M Perosi ....Michael Mears
Mr Plimsing ....Stephen Thorne
Gino Ceria ....Christopher Scott
Mrs Powler ....Di Botcher
Mr Rowbottom ....Kim Wall

Other parts played by the cast.

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1997.