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Classic Serial: Precious Bane

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Mary Webb 's heart-rending love story, set in Shropshire in the early 19th century, dramatised in two parts by Beatrice Colin. 2: Prue Sarn has formed a deep but unrequited attachment to
Kester Woodseaves. She continues to work on the family farm in pursuit of her brother's ambitions.
Music by Kate Rusby and John McCusker
Director Gaynor Macfarlane Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Webb
Unknown:
Beatrice Colin.
Unknown:
Kester Woodseaves.
Music By:
Kate Rusby
Music By:
John McCusker
Director:
Gaynor MacFarlane
Jancis:
Louise Breckon-Richards
Tivvy:
Laura Doddington
Kester:
Owen Teale
Prue:
Julia Ford
Gideon:
Tom Goodman-Hill
Mrs Beguildy:
Helen Schlesinger
Mother:
Maggie Steed
Beguildy:
Nigel Terry
Grimble:
Timothy Watson
Source: Radio Times

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