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Classic Serial: L'Assommoir

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1/3. By Emile Zola , dramatised by Diana Griffiths. A startling, moving and honest account of life in working-class Paris in the mid-19th century. Gervaise dreams of starting her own laundry, but Coupeau has an accident and their savings are all spent. Will Gervaise's dream ever be realised?
Director Pauline Harris Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Emile Zola
Dramatised By:
Diana Griffiths.
Director:
Pauline Harris
Narrator:
David Bradley
Gervaise:
Claire Goose
Coupeau:
John Thomson
Lantier:
Mark Bazeley
Goujet:
Paul Thomas Hickey
Mme Lorilleaux:
Brigit Forsyth
M Lorilleaux:
Russell Dixon
Virginie:
Deborah McAndrew
Mme Bouche:
Slobhan Flnneran
Bazouge/Mes-bottes:
Seamus O'Neill
Mme Coupeau:
Ann Rye
Mme Goujet:
Janice McKenzie
Charles:
Daniel Stansbury
Nana:
Poppy Rush
Etienne:
William Rush
Source: Radio Times

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