1. Stepping Up

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On Mr Sheldon's death, footman Charley Raunce acts fast to acquire the vacancy of butler at Castle Tennent. But how will the other servants react to his sudden rise in status? Set in 1941, this is a fairy tale of the rarest enchantment telling the story of life above and below stairs in an Irish country house during the Second World War. Starring Martin Kemp, Leanne Rowe and Pauline Quirke. Henry Green's novel, first published in 1945. Dramatised in two parts by John Banville. Charley Raunce ... Martin Kemp Edith .... Leanne Rowe Miss Welch .... Pauline Ouirke Mrs Tennant .... Joanna David Violet .... Claudia Harrison Miss Burch .... Amanda Root Kate .... Zoe Tapper Capt Davenport .... Mark Straker Bert .... Harry Eden Albert .... Johnny Brennan other parts played by members of the cast Director: Gemma McMullan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2007.