2. Battling On

Mr Patel has effected an introduction, but Julia and Sylvester only ever communicate by note over such details as floor cleaners and toilet rolls.

He is aware he has a treasure but sees no necessity for them to meet.

Can Sylvester go beyond Julia’s grief to create something lasting between them?

Starring Sylvestra le Touzel and Nicholas Farrell.

Conclusion of Mary Wesley's powerfully moving novel.

Dramatised by Betty Davies.

Julia .... Sylvestra Le Touzel
Sylvester .... Nicholas Farrell
Mr Patel .... Bhasker
Benson .... John Hartley
Marvin Bratt .... John Turner
Rebecca .... Frances Jeater
Angela .... Jane Whittenshaw
Janet .... Jilly Bond
Madge Brownlow .... Tessa Worsley
Tim .... Roger May
Calypso .... Mary Wimbush
Hamish .... David Collings
Sal .... Sandra James Young

With:

Paul Jenkins
Natasha Pyne
David Timson

Saxophonist: David Woolfson

Director: Jane Morgan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995