1. The Trains Don't Stop Here Any More

The first of what became a trilogy of dramas telling the story of the Edginton family across the 20th century.

1916 - 1930: Letty Edginton is a determined young girl and marries Oliver against the wishes of her family.

She's convinced that her love can help him overcome the disabilities of his war-wounds and restore faith in himself and the world about him.

Starring Nerys Hughes and Nigel Anthony.

Written by Victor Pemberton. Inspired by real people and actual events.

Letty Edginton .... Nerys Hughes
Beatrice, her mother .... Sheila Grant
William, her father .... Malcolm Hayes
Oliver Hobbs .... Nigel Anthony
Violet .... Wendy Richard
Tom .... Derek Seaton
Frank O'Malley .... Bill Monks
Nicky/Bugle Boy .... Adam Godley
Bill Brooks .... Kenneth Shanley
Amy Lyall ....Eve Karpf
Mr Cotton ....Eric Allan
Mr Pearson/Gateman .... Robert Trotter

Pianist: Mary Nash

Director: John Tydeman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1978.