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The Old Wives' Tale

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6/15. By Arnold Bennett , dramatised in 15 parts by Stephen Wyatt. Sisters Sophia and Constance grow up above a thriving drapery business in the Potteries in the 1860s.
The Elopement. Sophia escapes to London with her lover, travelling salesman Gerald Scales.
Producer/Director Claire Grove Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Arnold Bennett
Unknown:
Stephen Wyatt.
Unknown:
Gerald Scales.
Director:
Claire Grove
Sophia:
Katy Cavanagh
Gerald:
Nicholas Boulton
Narrator:
Philip Jackson
Chirac:
Tom Smit
Saleswoman:
Rachel Atkins
Maria:
Rachel Atkins
Mme Foucault:
Rachel Atkins
Englishman:
Chris Moran
Constance:
Gillian Kearney
Samuel:
Ian Dunn
Daniel:
Declan Wilson
Mr Critchlow:
Stephen Critchlow
Monsieur Niepce:
John Rowe
Source: Radio Times

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