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The first of a two-part drama about the destiny of two sisters, separated by class and colour in a small Southern community in 1890s America. Set against a background of racial tension, this epic novel by Charles W Chesnutt is adapted in two parts by Cheryl Martin. The drama concludes tomorrow at 3pm (). Director Pam Fraser Solomon Repeated from Sunday 3pm

Contributors

Novel By:
Charles W Chesnutt
Unknown:
Cheryl Martin.
Director:
Pam Fraser Solomon
Janet:
Phyllcla Rashad
Olivia:
Carrie Preston
Dr Miller:
Wendell Pierce
Maj Carteret:
Pj Benjamin
Gail:
Uzan Mitchell
Mr Delamere:
John Cullum
Aunt Polly:
Lois Smith
Mr Ellis:
Michael Emerson
Dr Price:
Beau Gravrtte
Josh:
Seth Gillam
Tom:
Seth Gillam
McBane:
Mark Redfield
Effie:
Michelle Robinson
Martha:
Michelle Robinson
Sandy:
Willis Burke Ii
Source: Radio Times

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