Snow on the Roses by Eric Ewens

Born on January 1 1768, novelist and playwright Maria Edgeworth led a life dedicated to art, and supporting her father, the social reformer Richard Lovell Edgeworth.

Starring Edith Evans as Maria Edgeworth.

A dramatic monologue based on Miss Edgeworth's letters, written by Eric Ewens.

Maria Edgeworth ... Edith Evans
Mrs Edgeworth ... Eithne Dunne

Producer: Christopher Holme

First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in January 1967.