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

It’s 1903 and change is coming to the Five Towns. Refusing to let old age hold him back, Ephraim Tellwright embarks on a campaign to persuade a divided community to embrace Federation. There are no signs that his ongoing feud with his daughters is coming to an end.

Ephraim Tellwright . . . Neil Dudgeon
Sophia . . . Imogen Stubbs
Constance . . . Emma Cunniffe
Edwin . . . Nick Underwood
Anna . . . Kate O’Flynn
Grace . . . Kate Donnachie
Dr Stirling . . . Sam Dale
Mr Boldero . . . Tony Turner
The Waiter . . . Lewis Bray
The Clerk . . . Joseph Ayre

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

Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins.

The Series Producers are Marion Nancarrow and Gemma Jenkins Show less