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4. Sir Condy and the House
Episode 4 of 8
Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: Sir Condy and the house. Read by Cyril Cussack.
Ireland. Old Thady has served under four disastrous generations of the Rackrents - Sir Patrick drinks, Sir Murtagh litigates, Sir Kit gambles, and Sir Condy merely fritters away the family fortunes - and yet he is still the ever faithful retainer at the bankrupt Castle Rackrent.
Sir Condy and the House - Old Thady recalls things came to head when his new wife's money ran out....
Maria Edgeworth's satire on Anglo-Irish landlords, first published in 1800.
Read by Cyril Cusack.
Abridged in 8 parts by John Scotney.
Producer: Jeremy Howe
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1989.
On radio
Mon 19 Jan 202608:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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