Valley of the Dolls

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Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls: 8. Family Strife

Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls

8. Family Strife

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls, 8. Family Strife

New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who has become a big Hollywood star.

New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who has become a big Hollywood star. Stars Madeleine Potter, Harry Myers and Susan Jameson.

Newly-married Jennifer visits Neely in Hollywood. Neely's studio schedule is taking its toll on her life and marriage. Jennifer is pregnant but then discovers husband Tony's infidelity so leaves him. Tony's sister Miriam tracks her down and reveals her brother has learning difficulties and so she doesn't think Jennifer should have his baby.

Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry.

Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter
Jennifer North... Julia Ford
Tony Polar ...John Sharian
Nelly O'Hara... Barbara Barnes
Mel... Harry Myers
Miriam... Susan Jameson

Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus

Producer Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005.

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Jacqueline Susann's drama about three women who head to New York in search of a career.

Dramatisation of Jacqueline Susann's book about three young women who head to New York in search of a career.

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