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15 Minute Drama: Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook

15 Minute Drama: Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook: Episode 2

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The Golden Notebook

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Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook, Episode 2

Molly is reunited with her son Tommy, but she is in conflict with her ex-husband.

It is summer 1957. After a year's travelling, Molly is reunited with her son Tommy, but she is in conflict with her ex-husband. With Susannah Harker and Fenella Woolgar.

Doris Lessing's 20th-century classic, dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Anna becomes embroiled in the conflict between Molly and her ex-husband Richard over their son Tommy's future.

Anna ...... Susannah Harker
Molly ...... Fenella Woolgar
Richard ...... Ron Cook
Tommy ...... Adam Paulden
Ella ...... Emma Fielding
Janet ...... Ellie Sager
Mr Mathlong ...... Wyllie Longmore
Mrs Marks ...... Brigit Forsyth
Saul ...... Peter Brooke
Dick ...... Marc Parry

Directed by Polly Thomas.

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Groundbreaking novel about motherhood, breakdown, marriage and communism.

Doris Lessing's groundbreaking novel about motherhood, breakdown, marriage and communism. Dramatised by Sarah Daniels, starring Susannah Harker.

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