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Classic Serial: Henry James - The Wings of the Dove

Classic Serial: Henry James - The Wings of the Dove: Episode 1

Henry James - The Wings of the Dove

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Kate and Merton need money. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want?

Kate and Merton need money. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want? Dramatisation of Henry James's classic 1902 novel, starring Lyndsey Marshal.

by Henry James
Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths

Kate and Merton need money. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want? 
Kate Croy is in love with Merton Densher; a poor writer. Her rich aunt Maud disapproves. Maud has offered Kate a wealthy existence but if Kate chooses to marry Merton she risks losing it all. When American Heiress Milly Theale steps into her London society, Kate sees a way out. 

Kate.....Lyndsey Marshal
Merton.....Blake Ritson
Maud.....Clare Higgins 
Lord Mark.....Toby Jones
Milly.....Anna Maxwell Martin
Susie.....Barbara Barnes
Croy.....Jonathan Keeble 
Marian.....Deborah McAndrew 

Directed by Nadia Molinari.

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Dramatisation by Linda Marshall Griffiths of Henry James's classic 1902 novel

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