The Withered Arm

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Thomas Hardy - The Withered Arm

Drama: Classic & Period

Drama: Psychological

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The highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control.

The highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control. Stars Victoria Hamilton and Susan Jameson.

Dangerous dreams and consequential curses.

Victoria Hamilton and Susan Jameson star in a highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control. 

Set in  Wessex, Thomas Hardy's classic short story is a masterful drama of psychological suspense. 

Dramatised by Louise Doughty. 

Gertrude Lodge ...... Victoria Hamilton
Rhoda Brook ...... Susan Jameson
James Lodge ...... Ewan Bailey
Edward ...... Nick Sayce
Mr Mason ...... Nick Brimble
Ida ...... Ella Smith
Dairy Man ...... John Cummins
Hangman ...... Gerard McDermott
Landlord ...... Wayne Foskett
Serving Girl ...... Ayesha Antoine

Director: Claudine Toutoungi.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2006.

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