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The Old Wives' Tale

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by ARNOLD BENNETT , dramatised in six parts by PETER MACKIE
6: 1895-1906
After 20 years apart, Constance and Sophia are reunited in Bursley. Expecting to enjoy a tranquil old age together, they find that life has one final surprise for Sophia.
Directed by PHILIP MARTIN BBC Pebble Mill. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Arnold Bennett
Unknown:
Peter MacKie
Directed By:
Philip Martin
Constance:
Annie Raitt
Sophia:
Susan Tracey
Arnold Bennett:
Terry Molloy
Cyril Povey:
David Learner
Critchlow:
Edwin Richfield
Miss Insull/Mary:
Hedli Niklaus
Dick Povey:
Jonathan Owen
Lily:
Charlotte Martin
Dr Stirling:
Laurence Payne
Boldero:
Roger Rowland
Amy:
Cynthia Cherry
Martins:
Terry Molloy
Source: Radio Times

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