Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband.

Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister.

The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London.

Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker.

Charles Dickens …. Alex Jennings
Dombey …. Robert Glenister
Alice …. Claire Rushbrook
Mrs Skewton ….. Fenella Fielding
Edith …. Helen Schlesinger
Mrs Brown …. Geraldine James
Captain Cuttle …. Trevor Peacock
Toots …. Sam Pamphilon
Maid …. Judith Jones

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Director: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007 Show less