Hardy’s Women: Jude the Obscure

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Hardy's Women takes a fresh look at some of the novels of Thomas Hardy through the eyes of his female protagonists.

Hardy's Women: Jude the Obscure: Episode 2

Jude the Obscure

Episode 2

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Sue marries Phillotson. But her true feelings for Jude can't be concealed for long.

Now Jude has revealed that he's still married to Arabella, Sue determines to marry Phillotson. But true feelings can't be concealed for long. Stars Robert Emms and Kirsty Oswald.

Sue Bridehead relates the story of her radical relationship with stonemason, Jude. Despite their love for each other, Jude is still legally married to Arabella, so Sue determines to marry Phillotson. Starring Robert Emms, Kirsty Oswald and Julius D'Silva. Dramatised by Graham White. 

Directed by Emma Harding 

Sue.....Kirsty Oswald
Jude.....Robert Emms
Phillotson.....Julius D’Silva
Drusilla.....Jane Slavin
Arabella.....Elinor Coleman
Juey.....Rafferty Railton
Mrs Edlin.....Jessica Turner
Taylor....Nicholas Murchie
Vicar.....David Sturzaker
Mary/Grace.....Megan McInerney
Woman.....Marilyn Nnadebe
Customer 1.....Joshua Riley
Customer 2....Stewart Campbell

Production Co-ordinator.....Maggie Olgiati
Sound designer.....Caleb Knightley

Hardy's Women: Jude the Obscure

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Sue Bridehead relates the story of stonemason Jude and his dreams of being a scholar.

Sue Bridehead relates the story of stonemason Jude and his dreams of being a scholar. But an early romance threatens to blow him off course. Stars Robert Emms and Kirsty Oswald.

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