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Classic Serial: Shirley

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Charlotte Bronte. Dramatised in three parts by Jane Rogers. 1: Set in 1811-12, the time of the Luddites, Caroline is in love with Robert Moore , tenant of Hollow's Mill. Trouble begins when Moore tries to bring in new machinery. Then Shirley Keeldar arrives with her new inheritance, to live nearby at Fieldhead.
Music composed by Olly Fox Director Susan Roberts Repeated from Sunday 3pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Rogers.
Unknown:
Robert Moore
Unknown:
Shirley Keeldar
Composed By:
Olly Fox
Director:
Susan Roberts
Robert:
Adrian Bower
Shirley:
Emma Cunniffe
Caroline:
Deborah McAndrew
Hortense:
Brigit Forsyth
Peter:
Vincent Patrick
Sweeting:
Adam Sunderiand
Farren:
Adam Sunderiand
Rev Helstone:
Russell Dixon
Yorke:
John Branwellbranwell
Moses:
John Branwell
Mrs Pryor:
Christine Cox
Joe:
Andy Wear
Michael:
Andy Wear
Sarah:
Michelle Hardwick
Fanny:
Michelle Hardwick
Source: Radio Times

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