The Blue Flower

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Penelope Fitzgerald - The Blue Flower

Drama: Relationships & Romance

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Penelope Fitzgerald - The Blue Flower

A German philosophy student is on a quest to find perfect love. Stars Samuel West.

In 18th century Saxony, philosopher Fritz yearns for a Muse who can grasp the symbolism of his writing. Stars Samuel West.

In late 18th century Germany, philosopher Fritz embarks on a quest to find a perfect love.  

But will 12-year-old Sophie match his high expectations?

Penelope Fitzgerald's novel first published in 1995.     

Starring Samuel West and Abigail Docherty.

Dramatised by Peter Wolf.

Fritz.............Samuel West
Sophie .... Abigail Docherty
Bernhard ..... Alison Pettitt
Father ..... John Rowe
Jacob ....Giles Fagan
Karoline .... Elizabeth Conboy

With:

Tessa Worsley
Ben Crowe
Gerard McDermott
Harry Myers
Tilly Gaunt
 
Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.

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