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3. Love and Marriage

Episode 3 of 5

After one niece marries against family wishes, another seeks out the advice of her Aunt Jane Austen. Stars Susannah Harker.

One of Jane's nieces decides to marry against the better judgement of the family.

Another seeks her aunt's advice and comes to an altogether more considered decision...

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

Thu 11 Dec 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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