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Precious Bane

on BBC Radio 4 FM

by MARY WEBB dramatised for radio in three parts by MICHELENE WANDOR with and Set in Shropshire and beginning in 1803, this is the story of the difference between a brother and a sister.
Gideon's desire for wealth is all-consuming but although Pru works hand-for-hand beside him at the plough her heart is bent on love and honest communication with her neighbours. But folk can be cruel and Pru Sarn was born with a hare-lip; surely an indication that she is bewitched.
1: The Love Spinning
Traditional folk music sung and played by SUE HARRIS , JOHN KIRKPATRICK and ANN WELLER Directed by VANESSA WHITBURN

Contributors

Played By:
Sue Harris
Played By:
John Kirkpatrick
Played By:
Ann Weller
Directed By:
Vanessa Whitburn
Pru:
Miriam Margolym
Gideon:
Terry Molloy
Kester:
Peter Davidson
Mrs Sarn:
Penelope Lee
Mr Sarn:
Haydn Jones
Mrs Beguildy:
Jill Meers
Wizard Beguildy:
Robert Vahey
Jancis Beguildy:
Elspeth Charltok
Gideon (aged 7):
Henry Milner
Tiwy:
Cecily Hobbs
Sexton:
Roger Snowdon
Callard:
John Rowe
Dorabella:
Patricia Gallimore
Squire Camperdine:
David Vann
Felena:
Kathryn Hurlbutt
Sukey:
Deirdre Lee
Moll:
Hedli Niklaus
Mrs Sexton:
Carol Snape

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