2. The Surprise

Although considered a confirmed bachelor by his colleagues and pupils, Mr Chipping has surprised them all by marrying Kathie, a girl 20 years younger than himself.

He's looking forward to a long and happy union.

Starring John Church.

Written by James Hilton.

Conclusion dramatised by Margaret Simpson.

Mr. Chipping .... John Church
Mrs. Wickett .... Katherine Parr
Kathie .... Lolly Cockerell
Dr. Merivale .... Lewis Stringer
Sutton .... Gordon Reid
Ralston .... Nigel Anthony
Chatteris .... Walter Hall
Staefel .... Graham Faulkner
Wetherby .... Godfrey Kenton
Williams .... Christopher Scott
Wadham .... Harold Reese
Barker .... John Bott
Deakin .... John Gray
Midwife .... Sonia Fraser
Linford .... Arthur Haycraft
Brookfield boys .... Adam Bass, Matthew Emerson, Ian Land, and Adam Landor

Director: Graham Gauld

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1980.