A Handful of Dust

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Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust: 2.  Consequences

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Evelyn Waugh - A Handful of Dust

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The talk of London society, Brenda's revelation of adultery shatters Tony's life.

The talk of London society, Brenda's revelation of adultery shatters Tony's life. Stars Tara Fitzgerald and Jonathan Cullen.

Tony's life is shattered by Brenda's revelation of adultery.

Starring Tara Fitzgerald and Jonathan Cullen. 

Conclusion of Evelyn Waugh's 1934 novel.

Dramatised by Bill Matthews.

Brenda Last ...... Tara Fitzgerald 
Tony Last ...... Jonathan Cullen 
Beaver ..... Ronan Vibert
Jock .... James Simmons
Milly ..... Dariel Pertwee
Mrs Beaver .... Sally Grace
Dr Messinger .... Robert Glenister
Rosa .... Vivienne Rochester
Mr Todd .... Jack Klaff
Teddy Last .... Daniel Philpott
Reggie .... David Timson
Ambrose ... Kim Wall
Babs .... Jane Whittenshaw
Polly .... Colleen Prendergast
Tony's Solicitor .... Denys Hawthorne
Senior Detective .... Geoffrey Whttehead
Winnie .... Jade Williams
Jenny .... Alice Arnold

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1996.

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Drama: Relationships & Romance

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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