Elizabeth Gaskell 's frank portrayal of Manchester life in the 1840s created shock waves when her novel was published and established her reputation.

Mary Barton, the daughter of cotton weaver John Barton, is wooed by her childhood sweetheart.

Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry.

Omnibus of episodes 10 to 15 out of 20 episodes.

Dramatised by Lavinia Murray.

John …. David Calder
Mary …. Emma Rydal
Mrs Wilson …. Natasha Pyne
Jem Wilson …. Ian Dunn
Carson/Job Legh …. Roy Hudd
Will Wilson …. Simon Trinder
Alice …. Marlene Sidaway
Margaret …. Deborah Berlin
Esther …. Carolyn Pickles
Workman/Policeman …. Phillip Joseph
Amy …. Janice Acquah
Helen …. Beth Chambers
Mrs Carson/Mrs Needham …. Kate Rutter

Director Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001 Show less