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Classic Serial: The Forsyte Chronicles

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

John Galsworthy's saga adapted in 23 episodes, narrated by Dirk Bogarde as Galsworthy.
5: Young Jolyon finds Paris and Irene irresistible and Soames still longs for her. Holly and Val discover the pain and promise of love.
Episode dramatised by Shirley Gee
Director Sue Wilson.
Stereo

Contributors

Written By:
John Galsworthy
Dramatised By:
Shirley Gee
Director:
Sue Wilson.
Galsworthy:
Dirk Bogarde
Soames:
Alan Howard
Irene:
Diana Quick
Young Jolyon:
Michael Williams
James:
Maurice Denham
Aunt Hester:
Rachel Kempson
Aunt Juley:
Renee Asherson
Emily:
Maxine Audley
June:
Angela Pleasence
Winifred:
Fiona Walker
Annette:
Shelley Thompson
Jolly:
Paul Downing
Val:
Dale Rapley
Holly:
Elizabeth Mansfield
Montague Dartie:
Donald Gee
Dreamer:
Simon Treves
Polteed:
Brian Miller
Francie:
Susan Sheridan
Source: Radio Times

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