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11. The Proudest Mother

Episode 11 of 15

1889, Bursley. Constance, in her late 40s, lives for her 19-year-old son, Cyril, but he has alarming news. Stars Marcia Warren.

1889, Bursley. Constance, now in her late 40s, lives for her 19-year-old son, Cyril, but he has alarming news.

Starring Marcia Warren and Jim Pike.

Arnold Bennett's novel follows the lives of two very different sisters who grow up above a thriving drapery business in the Potteries during the 1860s.

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

Constance .... Marcia Warren
Cyril Povey .... Jim Pyke
The Narrator .... Philip Jackson
Maria Inshull .... Rachel Atkins
Mr Critchlow .... Stephen Critchlow
Auctioneer/Guard .... Declan Wilson

Director: Pauline Harris

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2004.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Nov 202302:15
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