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5. Sickness and Health

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Jane is enchanted by an apothecary and discovers that the Prince Regent is a fan of her work. Stars Susannah Harker.

In the months leading up to the publication of 'Emma', Jane nurses her ailing brother Henry and is enchanted by the apothecary.

She also resolves a dispute with her publisher, and receives an unexpected visit from the Royal household.

A portrait of the family, social and professional world of Jane Austen, as seen through her letters and novels.

Devised by Vanessa Rosenthal

Jane Austen .... Susannah Harker
Cassandra .... Oona Beeson
Frank .... David Holt
Henry .... Ian Brooker
Anna .... Annabelle Dowler
Fanny .... Jasmine Hyde
Martha Lloyd .... Marian Kemmer
Edward .... Richard da Costa
John Murray .... Robert Lister

Director Peter Leslie Wild

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2000.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Dec 202503:45
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