Mary Barton (Omnibus)

Original version

BBC Radio 7

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus): Episode 3

Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton Omnibus

Episode 3

Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus), Episode 3

Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry.

Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry. Stars David Calder and Roy Hudd.

Elizabeth Gaskell 's frank portrayal of Manchester life in the 1840s created shock waves when her novel was published and established her reputation.

Mary Barton, the daughter of cotton weaver John Barton, is wooed by her childhood sweetheart.

Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry.

Omnibus of episodes 10 to 15 out of 20 episodes.

Dramatised by Lavinia Murray.

John …. David Calder 
Mary …. Emma Rydal 
Mrs Wilson …. Natasha Pyne 
Jem Wilson …. Ian Dunn 
Carson/Job Legh …. Roy Hudd
Will Wilson …. Simon Trinder
Alice …. Marlene Sidaway
Margaret …. Deborah Berlin
Esther …. Carolyn Pickles
Workman/Policeman …. Phillip Joseph
Amy …. Janice Acquah
Helen …. Beth Chambers
Mrs Carson/Mrs Needham …. Kate Rutter

Director Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Drama: Classic & Period

Elizabeth Gaskell's novel depicts life in the lower classes of Manchester in the 1830s.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)

Episode 3

Genres

Series

BBC Radio 7