Cockroaches, dead dogs, a public hanging and Edmund being seduced by Arab boys - no wonder Poppy flees and is happy to find herself in Willie Guthrie's arms.

But Edmund's fate lies elsewhere...

Beatie Edney stars as Poppy Carew.

Mary Wesley's novel about indecisive Poppy who slowly learns to start making decisions.

Dramatised by Betty Davies.

Poppy Carew .... Beatie Edney
Willie Guthrie .... Kim Wall
Ros Lawrence .... Virginia McKenna
Penelope Lucas .... Frances Jeater
Victor Lucas .... James Fleet
Edmund .... Matthew Morgan
Venetia Collyer .... Elaine Claxton
Mary .... Kate Maravan
Fergus Furnival .... Andrew Wincott
Calypso Grant .... Mary Wimbush

Director: Jane Morgan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994. Show less