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4 Extra Debut. Historian Kate juggles her research into Charles Darwin’s wife, Emma, with caring for her ailing father. Stars Julia Hills.

Science historian, Kate Williams, juggles her research into Charles Darwin’s wife, Emma, with caring for her ailing father.

Tim Jackson's ten-part drama investigates Darwinism from the perspective of a woman ambitious to win in the rat race of modern academia.

Kate Williams .... Julia Hills
David Williams .... David Hargreaves
Emma …. Janet Maw
Charles .... David Schofield

Director: Peter Leslie Wild

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.

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15 minutes

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Tue 11 Oct 202202:15

BBC Radio 4 Extra

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