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Mary Wesley - The Vacillations of Poppy Carew

6. Fun At Last?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Willy finds that Poppy can be as difficult and obstinate as one of his favourite pigs, and leaves her alone to find her own fun.

So will Poppy finally be able to decide where her heart truly lies?

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
Victor Lucas .... James Fleet
Penelope Lucas .... Frances Jeater
Edmund .... Matthew Morgan
Mary .... Kate Maravan
Fergus .... Andrew Wincott
Willy Guthrie .... Kim Wall
Ambulance man .... Michael Onslow

Director: Jane Morgan

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

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