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Classic Serial: Wilkie Collins - Armadale

Classic Serial: Wilkie Collins - Armadale: Episode 3

Wilkie Collins - Armadale

Episode 3

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Lydia Gwilt decides on a new and more violent way to secure Allan's fortune.

Lydia Gwilt decides on a new and more violent way to secure Allan's fortune, by impersonating his widow. Stars Alex Robertson.

Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of the 1866 mystery novel by Wilkie Collins. The machinations of the flame-haired temptress Lydia Gwilt are derailed by the workings of fate and her own lusts and longings. 

Lydia Gwilt has found a new and more violent way to secure Allan Armadale's fortune, by impersonating his widow. Her plans now include murder, but will her passion for Allan's companion Midwinter help or hinder her?

Lydia ...... Lucy Robinson
Allan ...... Alex Robertson
Midwinter	 ...... Ray Fearon
Neelie ...... Perdita Avery
Bashwood	 ...... Richard Durden
Downward ...... Geoffrey Whitehead 
Jemmy ...... Grant Gillespie
Vincent ...... Robin Brooks
Girl ...... Rebeccea Saire

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