Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth (Omnibus)

Expires on Wednesday 5:00am

A portrait of the private and professional world of early 19th century novelist Jane Austen, as seen through her letters and novels. Jane discusses the art of buying gloves and speculates on the quality of food markets in Sweden. She also writes to her sister Cassandra, with some exciting news - her best-known work is to be published. Omnibus of five parts devised by Vanessa Rosenthal. Jane Austen .... Susannah Harker Cassandra .... Oona Beeson Frank .... David Holt Henry .... Ian Brooker Anna .... Annabelle Dowler Fanny .... Jasmine Hyde Martha Lloyd .... Marian Kemmer Edward .... Richard da Costa John Murray .... Robert Lister Director: Peter Leslie Wild First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2000.