A Handful of Dust

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Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust: 1. The Affair

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1. The Affair

Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust

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Brenda Last embarks on an affair that is the talk of London society.

When Brenda Last embarks on an affair, it’s the talk of London society and sparks tragic consequences. Stars Tara Fitzgerald.

Brenda Last embarks on an affair that is the talk of London society.

But there are tragic consequences for all those involved...

Starring Tara Fitzgerald and Jonathan Cullen. 

Evelyn Waugh's novel was first published in 1934.  

Dramatised in two parts by Bill Matthews

Brenda Last    ......    Tara Fitzgerald 
Tony Last    ......    Jonathan Cullen 
Beaver .... Ronan Vibert
Mrs Beaver .... Sally Grace
Jock .... James Simmons
Marjorie .... Victoria Carling
John Andrew .... Nathan Grower
Milly .... Dariel Pertwee
Ambrose..... Kim Wall
Babs .... Jane Whittenshaw
Polly .... Colleen Prendergast
Veronica .... Patience Tomlinson
Jenny .... Alice Arnold
Ben .... Keith Drinkel
Nanny .... Ann Beach

Director Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1996.

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Embarking on an affair, Brenda Last shocks London society sparking tragic consequences.

When Brenda Last embarks on an affair, it's the talk of London society sparking tragic consequences.

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