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Afternoon Play: Bride of Heaven

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Gwyneth Powell, adapted from the writings of E.M. Delafield.

The play, based on Delafield's own experience, is set in Edwardian England and is the story of Monica Ingram who is under enormous pressure to find a husband. As her contemporaries race ahead of her to the goal of matrimony, Monica feels hopeless and enters a nunnery.

Contributors

Writer:
Gwyneth Powell
Adapted from the writings of:
E.M. Delafield
Producer:
Richard Wortley
Mrs Ingram:
Eleanor Bron
Monica:
Alison Pettitt
Yoe/Nun:
Rachel Atkins
Captain Lane:
Kim Wall
Ashe/Bishop:
Ian Masters
Mother Superior:
Gwyneth Powell
Source: Radio Times

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