Irene Nemirovsky: The Misunderstanding

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Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding: Episode 4

Episode 4

Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding

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Nemirovsky's beguiling story of an extra marital affair in post-World War One France.

Denise and Yves are pushed further apart, leaving her desperate to try and reconcile their relationship. Stars Sarah Smart.

Denise invites Yves to a restaurant with friends, but it only serves to remind him of his lack of wealth.  

They're pushed further apart, and Denise  is desperate to reconcile their relationship.  

Irene Nemirovsky's 1926 novel dramatised by Lin Coghlan.

Denise    ......    Sarah Smart
Yves    ......    Joseph Kloska
Mr. Clarke/Jessaint    ......    Jake Ferretti
Mrs. Clarke/Mme Franchevielle    ......    Emma Gregory

Translated by Sandra Smith.

Director: Pauline Harris

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2019.

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Sarah Smart stars in this study of an extra-marital affair in post-World War One France.

An exploration of a series of disagreements in a couple's illicit relationship in post World War One France. Starring Sarah Smart.

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