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Esther Waters: Part 1

on BBC Two England

by George Moore
The BBC2 Serial
Dramatised in four parts by Douglas Livingstone

When Esther Waters enters service as kitchen maid at the Woodview racing stable, she is befriended by two people: the owner's wife Mrs Barfield, who, like Esther, is a devout member of the Plymouth Brethren, and William Latch, whose regard for Esther is not quite so religious.

Cast in order of appearance [see below]

Contributors

Author:
George Moore
Dramatised by:
Douglas Livingstone
Original music composed by:
Dudley Simpson
Studio Lighting:
Clive Thomas
Studio Sound:
Derek Miller-Timmins
Designer:
Sally Hulke
Producer:
Richard Beynon
Director:
Jane Howell
Esther:
Gabrielle Lloyd
Porter:
Paul Jesson
William:
James Laurenson
Mrs Latch:
Marion Mathie
Sarah:
Alison Steadman
Margaret:
Brigid Erin Bates
Mr Swindles:
Michael Graham Cox
The Demon:
Tim Stern
Jim:
Raymond Platt
Mr Barfield:
Donald Bisset
Arthur:
Malcolm Sinclair
Mr Randal:
Ellis Dale
Mrs Barfield:
Jill Balcon
Miss Peggy:
Sarah Douglas
Mrs Randal:
Doreen Mantle
Fiddler:
Tom Blackburn
Fiddler:
Paul Frowde
Singer:
Norma Dunbar

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