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Testament of Youth: 1: Buxton 1913

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on BBC Two England

by Vera Brittain
An autobiography 1913-1925
Dramatised in five parts by Elaine Morgan
At the beginning Vera Brittain is 18, and lives with her prosperous parents. She is already in rebellion against provincial life and longs to go to Oxford.

Contributors

Author:
Vera Brittain
Dramatised by:
Elaine Morgan
Music composed and conducted by:
Geoffrey Burgon
Studio lighting:
Dave Sydenham
Script Editor:
Betty Willingale
Designer:
Sally Hulke
Producer:
Jonathan Powell
Director:
Moira Armstrong
Vera Brittain:
Cheryl Campbell
Mr Brittain:
Emrys James
Mrs Brittain:
Jane Wenham
Edward Brittain:
Rupert Frazer
Roland Leighton:
Peter Woodward
Victor Richardson:
Michael Troughton
Miss Penrose:
Rosalie Crutchley
Sir John Marriott:
William Russell
Mrs Smith:
Kristine Howarth
Mrs Moore:
Beryl Nesbitt
Mr Smith:
Eric Dodson
Sarah:
Janet Davies
Mr Moore:
Reginald Pritchard
Tutor:
June Jago
Mrs Harding:
Sheelagh Wilcocks
Oxford scout:
Judith Pollard
Fag:
Scott Rowlatt
Source: Radio Times

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