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The History of Henry Esmond

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by W. M. THACKERAY The adaptation by JOHN KEIR CROSS rearranged in five parts by BRIDGET MARROW with Judy Parfitt and Michael McClain
1: Castlewood 1691-1696
In which the young Henry encounters his new patron and the beautiful lady whose love and influence are to rule the rest of his life.
Producer ARCHIE CAMPBELL

Contributors

Unknown:
W. M. Thackeray
Unknown:
John Keir
Unknown:
Judy Parfitt
Unknown:
Michael McClain
Producer:
Archie Campbell
Mrs Worksop, a housekeeper:
Betty Baskcomb
Viscount Castlewood:
William Fox
Rachel, his wife:
Judy Parfitt
Beatrix, his daughter:
Helen Worth
Dr Tusher, chaplain:
Rolf Lefebvre
Henry Esmond (as storyteller):
Michael McClain
Henry,as a boy:
Adam Richardson
Dowager Viscountess Castlewood:
Una Venning
Source: Radio Times

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