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Radio 4 Extra,26 Oct 1989,30 mins

SeriesFrenchman's Creek

1. London to Cornwall

Daphne Du Maurier

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Lady Dona St Columb has escaped from her London society life, in search of peace and solitude. She takes her children to Navron, her husband Harry's remote estate in Cornwall. But what she finds instead is true love and adventure... Daphne du Maurier's classic love story, first published in 1941. Set during the 17th century reign of Charles II. Dramatised in six parts by Micheline Wandor. Dona St Columb .... Lorna Heilbron Jean .... Struan Rodger Harry .... Michael Cochrane Rockingham .... Christopher Godwin William .... Michael Tudor Barnes Lord Godolphin .... Norman Bird Pru .... Elizabeth Mansfield Henrietta .... Susan Sheridan Director: Cherry Cookson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1989

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