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The Classic Serial: The Barchester Chronicles: Dr Thorne: 1

on BBC Radio 4 FM

The third in a dramatised series of all six of Anthony Trollope's Barchester books. Adapted in three parts by Martyn Wade. Starring John Wood as Dr Thorne, Leo McKern as Sir Roger Scatcherd and Amanda Root as Mary Thorne.
The story revolves around the touching relationship between Dr Thorne and his "niece" Mary, the circumstances of whose birth have caused much heartache.
Repeated Friday at 2.00pm

Contributors

Author:
Anthony Trollope
Adapted by:
Martyn Wade
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Dr Thorne:
John Wood
Sir Roger Scatcherd:
Leo McKern
Mary Thorne:
Amanda Root
Lady Arabella:
Eleanor Bron
Frank:
Michael Higgs
Squire Gresham:
Christopher Benjamin
Lady de Courcy:
Ann Beach
Beatrice:
Colleen Prendergast
[Actor]:
Jane Whittenshaw
[Actor]:
Jillie Meers
[Actor]:
Tessa Worsley
[Actor]:
Stephen Critchlow
[Actor]:
David Timson
[Actor]:
Jonathan Adams

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