9. Desperation

Available for 120 days

In desperation, Grace turns to Giles for help, with tragic consequences. Thomas Hardy's novel of love, money and social ambition, tells the story from the perspective of Marty South. Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon. Marty South.....Katy Sobey Giles Winterbourne.....Oliver Hembrough Grace Melbury.....Holli Dempsey Edred Fitzpiers.....Sacha Dhawan George Melbury.....Nicholas Murchie Lucy Melbury.....Jane Slavin Barber Percomb.....Joshua Riley Felice Charmond.....Marilyn Nnadebe Grammer Oliver.....Jessica Turner Suke Damson.....Elinor Coleman Timothy Tangs.....Stewart Campbell John South.....Tony Turner Director: Emma Harding First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2021.