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Mary Barton

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Elizabeth Gaskell 's frank portrayal of Manchester life in the 1840s created shock waves when it was published and established her reputation. The novel is dramatised in 20 parts by Lavinia Murray.
16: Mary's romantic attachment to the murdervictim and the accused make her the centre of attention.
Director Claire Grove. Producers Claire Grove and Tracey Neale. Repeated from 10.45am
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Contributors

Unknown:
Elizabeth Gaskell
Unknown:
Lavinia Murray.
Director:
Claire Grove.
Director:
Tracey Neale.
Unknown:
Mary Barton
Mary:
Emma Rydal
Sally:
Fiona Clarke
Margaret:
Deborah Berlin
Carson/Job:
Roy Hudd
Mrs Wilson:
Natasha Pyne
Mrs Davenport:
Caroline Pickles
Charley:
Simon Trinder
Jem:
Ian Dunn
John:
David Calder
Source: Radio Times

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