Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,849 playable programmes from the BBC

Afternoon Theatre

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

The Ambassadors by HENRY JAMES adapted for radio in two parts by D. G. BRIDSON Part 1
Lewis Lambert Strether has been sent to Paris by Mrs Newsome , a well-todJ widow in Woollett, Massachusetts, to bring home her son. If Strether succeeds, he will marry Mrs Newsome. But the sophistication and beauty of Europe and its society creates a shimmering web of mystery for Strether. the first of Mrs Newsome 's 'ambassadors'. Directed by DAVID SPENSER
(Part 2 tomorrow at 7.45) long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry James
Unknown:
D. G. Bridson
Unknown:
Lewis Lambert Strether
Unknown:
Mrs Newsome
Unknown:
Mrs Newsome.
Unknown:
Mrs Newsome
Directed By:
David Spenser
Lewis Lambert Strether:
Robert Beatty
Maria Gostrey:
Prunella Scales
Marie de Vionnet:
Sarah Badel
Chad Newsome:
Christopher Good
Waymarsh:
Robert Henderson
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More