Jane Austen 's novel adapted by Thea Holme as a serial play for broadcasting in nine instalments
2— 'Mr. and Miss Crawford
Make their Appearance '
Cast in order of speaking:
Singer. Nancy Nevinson
Harpist. Kate Wilson Pianist, Cicely Hoye
Produced by Mary Hope Allen
Sir Thomas Bertram is persuaded to offer a home to his wife's niece, Fanny, daughter of an impoverished Lieutenant of Marines; and the child is introduced to Mansfield Park by her Aunt Norris , Lady Bertram's elder sister. Homesick and frightened, Fanny is comforted by the kindness of her cousin Edmund, to whom, as she grows older, she becomes deeply devoted. The two Miss Bertrams grow up to be the acknowledged belles of the neighbourhood. During their father's absence in the West Indies, Miss Maria-encouraged by her Aunt Norris-decides to marry Mr. Rushworth, a wealthy but dull young man who has inherited a neighbouring estate. Sir Thomas's consent to the marriage has just been received when Mrs. Norris brings the interesting news that two young people of fortune are coming to visit Dr. and Mrs. Grant at Mansfield Parsonage.