Episode 1

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Young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle in her bid to find a position in society. Jane Austen's classic novel, first published in 1814. Starring Felicity Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Tennant, Julia McKenzie and Tim Pigott-Smith. Omnibus of the first five of ten parts dramatised by Lin Coghlan. Jane Austen (narrator) .... Amanda Root Fanny .... Felicity Jones Edmund Bertram .... Benedict Cumberbatch Sir Thomas .... Tim Pigott Smith Lady Bertram .... Uza Sadovy Mrs Norris .... Julia McKenzie Tom Bertram .... David Tennant Mrs Price .... Anastasia Hille Young Mary Crawford …. Susan Lynch Henry Crawford …. James Callis Maria Bertram …. Kate Fleetwood Julia Bertram …. Jemima Rooper Mr Rushworth …. Toby Jones Yates …. Gareth Corke Young Fanny …. Clarista Houtt Young Edmund .... Jack Blumeneau Young Maria (Mah-rye-ah) .... Lauren Bird Young Julia .... Alex Bird Director: Sally Avens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2003.