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1. Twins

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4 Extra Debut. Lizzie and Frances are twins. Lizzie appears to have everything. Frances seems to lack romance. Stars Jemma Redgrave.

Lizzie and Frances are twins.

Lizzie appears to have everything.

Frances seems to be lacking romance...

The story of twins Frances and Lizzie, whose lives take very contrasting paths.

Starring Jemma Redgrave and Caroline Langrishe.

Joanna Trollope's compelling novel, first published in 1993.

Dramatised in six episodes by Melissa Murray.

Frances .... Jemma Redgrave
Lizzie .... Caroline Langrishe
Barbara .... Dorothy Tutin
William .... Geoffrey Palmer
Robert .... Paul Rhys
Luis ... John Turner

Other parts played by:

Patience Tomlinson
Andrew Branch
Roger May
Zulema Dene
Sandra James Young

Children:

Kim Staines
George Allonby
Guy Witcher
James Cohen

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1995.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 7 Oct 202501:30
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