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3. Regrets

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Carrie is soon seduced by her protector, Drouet. Will she marry him or will her beauty attract other suitors? Stars Eve Best.

Carrie's is soon seduced by her protector, Drouet, but she insists they must marry soon.

Meanwhile, handsome bar manager, George Hurstwood, comes calling.

He is beguiled by lovely young Carrie, just as she is enthralled by the older man's sophistication.

Theodore Dreiser's neglected American classic, first published in 1900.

It's the gripping tale of a young woman's eventful rise to fame and fortune at the turn of the 20th century.

Dramatised by Steve Chambers.

Dreiser .... Russell Dixon
Hurstwood .... Liam Cunningham
Carrie .... Eve Best
Charlie Drouet ....John Guerrasio
Julia .... Kate Harper

Other parts played by members of the cast

Director: Polly Thomas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Apr 202503:45
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