Jane Austen 's novel adapted by Thea Holme as a serial play for broadcasting in nine instalments
5—' Sir Thomas's Return brings Changes '
Cast in order of speaking:
Pianist, Cicely Hoye
Produced by Mary Hope Allen
(John Humphry is appearing at the Theatre Royal, Windsor)
After much argument the young people decide that their play shall be ' Lovers' Vows.' Julia Bertram , piqued by Henry Crawford 's approval of her sister being cast as heroine, refuses to take any further interest in the scheme. Mrs. Norris finds it necessary to take up her abode at
Mansfield Park so that every hour may be spent in the service of the play. Edmund -disapproving of the whole enterprise on his father's account — persuaded to take part rather than permit the introduction of an outsider. Fanny, as prompter, becomes aware of the private dramas within the rehearsals; she observes Rushworlh's misery at Maria's increasing infatuation for Crawford and is obliged to watch an intimate love scene between Mary and Edmund. The first full rehearsal is interrupted by Julia, who announces that Sir Thomas has returned from Antigua and is in the hall.