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Arnold Bennett - Anna of the Five Towns: 2. Defiance

2. Defiance

Arnold Bennett - Anna of the Five Towns

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Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.

Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news about a tenant. Stars Charlotte Riley.

Having inherited a fortune on her twenty first birthday Anna Tellwright begins to gain independence and freedom. 

But on her return from an eventful holiday with the Suttons and Henry Mynors her joy is marred by some shocking news about one of her tenant's Titus Price. Anna's growing concern for his son William leads her to a defiant act that threatens everything.

Starring Charlotte Riley.

Conclusion of Arnold Bennett's powerful story of love, tyranny and rebellion set against the vitality and harshness of life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the late 19th century.

Dramatised by Helen Edmundson.

Anna.....Charlotte Riley
Tellwright.....David Schofield
Young Agnes.....Emilia Harker
William Price.....Michael Socha
Henry Mynors.....Lee Williams
Beatrice/Older Agnes.....Rosina Carbone
Mrs Sutton.....Olwen May 
Mr Sutton/Coroner.....Jonathan Keeble
Sarah Vodrey.....Jacqueline Redgwell

Director:  Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2011.

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Arnold Bennett's tale of love, tyranny and rebellion dramatised by Helen Edmundson

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