Inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett, an epic tale of money, passion and defiance set in the Staffordshire potteries. Dramatised for radio by Lin Coghlan and Shaun McKenna

Stranded in Paris, Sophia’s fate hangs in the balance. Back home, outspoken and fearless Hilda Lessways is breaking hearts and turning heads.

Ephraim Tellwright . . . Neil Dudgeon
Edwin . . . Cameron Percival
Sophia . . . Alexandra Constantinidi
Gerald Scales . . . Christopher Harper
Chirac . . . Charlie Anson
Madame Foucault . . . Caroline Loncq
Hilda Lessways . . . Lucy Doyle
George Cannon . . . Gunnar Cauthery
Sarah Gailey . . . Clare Corbett
Florrie . . . Helen Monks
Dayton . . . Don Gilet
Cassie . . . Jeanette Percival
Elliott . . . Paul Bown
Davis . . . Tony Turner

Incidental music arranged by Colin Guthrie and performed by Colin Guthrie, Peter Ringrose and Ian Conningham.

Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow Show less