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The Heroine by ANTONIA FRASER with Maxine Audley
In 1644, in the English Civil War, the Countess of Derby held Lathom House for the King during a three months' siege, while her husband was away at the war. This play is based on that historic siege, and tells a story of heroism - of more than one kind.
Other parts played by MICHAEL SHANNON ,' MICHAEL DEACON and ANTHONY SMEE
Producer BETTY DAVIES
(Repeated: Monday 3.5 pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Antonia Fraser
Unknown:
Maxine Audley
Played By:
Michael Shannon
Played By:
Michael Deacon
Producer:
Betty Davies
Charlotte, Countess of Derby:
Maxine Audley
Lady Katherine Stanley, her elder daughter..:
Patricia Quinn
Mary, Countess of Strafford, her younger daughter:
Rosalind Shanks
Alice, Lady Girlington, a neigh bour:
Jane Wenham
Mistress Judith Parker, an old servant:
Gladys Spencer
Susan Jefferies, a soldier's wife:
Carole Boyd
Source: Radio Times

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