In 1927, children's author, Beatrix Potter was living the life of a recluse as Mrs Beatrix-Heelis.

The arrival at her Lake District home of an American publisher and an admiring Lancashire Mill-girl, sparks painful memories of an appalling childhood and youth.

Eric Pringle's play stars Stephanie Cole and Clive Swift.

Beatrix ....... Stephanie Cole
William Heelis ....... Clive Swift
Alexander McKay ....... Ed Bishop
Sally Worboys ....... Caroline Strong
Young Beatrix ....... Federay Holmes
Tom Storey ....... Lloyd Johnston
Bertram ....... James Telfer
Mrs Potter ....... Irene Sutcliffe
Matson ....... Jonathan Adams
Norman Warne ....... John Church
Joseph ....... John Webb
Lancashire Girl ....... Melanie Hudson
Shopkeeper ....... Jill Graham

Director: Adrian Bean

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1993. Show less