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The Old Wives' Tale: Part 5: Sisters

on BBC Two England

by Arnold Bennett.
Dramatised in five parts by Michael Voysey.
Sophia's business has grown and prospered, but even in prosperity she realises she is alone; Constance has become a widow, and Cyril-her sole companion-has won a scholarship and left Bursley for London.
Recorded in the BBC's Glasgow studio

Contributors

Author:
Arnold Bennett
Dramatised by:
Michael Voysey
Music composed by:
Neville McGrah
Costumes supervised by:
Anne Menzies
Make-up supervised by:
Anne Donnelly
Script editor:
Roger Parkes
Designer:
James Weatherup
Producer:
Douglas Allen
Director:
David Giles
Constance:
Frances Cuka
Amy:
Margaret Jones
Sophia:
Lana Morris
Jacqueline:
Nilo Christian
Lewis Marden:
Michael Anthony
Matthew Peel-Swynnerton:
Ian Cullen
Cyril:
Frazer Hines
Miss Insull:
Gillian Martell
Mr Critehlow:
Cyril Luckham
Dick Povey:
Paul Harris
Shop assistant:
Adrienne Seymour
Dr Sterling:
Neville Barber
Lily Holl:
Sarah Harter
Mr Boldero:
Philip Ray

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