As their experiments continue, Marcus becomes worried over the deterioration of Simmonds' state of mind.

Conclusion of The Virgin in the Garden - the first of four AS Byatt novel adaptations chronicling the lives of the Potter family, set against the social and political landscape of England of 1953-1970.

Older Frederica ...... Rosemary Leach
Young Frederica ...... Hannah Watkins
Alexander ...... Adam Kotz
Daniel ...... Shaun Dooley
Stephanie ...... Helen Longworth
Winifred ...... Barbara Flynn
Marcus ...... Carl Prekopp
Simmonds ...... Adam Godley
Bill ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Jenny ...... Hannah Dee

All four novels dramatised in 30 parts by John Harvey.

Producer: Mary Peate.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002. Show less