The Years Between

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Daphne Du Maurier

Drama: Classic & Period

Tales from the award-winning novelist Dame Daphne du Maurier - Lady Browning.

Tales from the award-winning novelist Dame Daphne du Maurier -  Lady Browning.

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Daphne Du Maurier: The Years Between

Daphne Du Maurier - The Years Between

13/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Daphne Du Maurier, The Years Between

When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat.

When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth rebuilds her life and takes over his seat. Stars Diana Quick.

In the early 1940s, Diana Wentworth's MP husband, Michael, is reported missing - presumed killed in action. 

Once over the shock, she builds a new life - taking over Michael's seat in parliament, and falling in love with a much more suitable man. 

But on the eve of their wedding, a phone call brings Diana shattering news....

Daphne du Maurier's 1945 stage play.     

Starring Diana Quick and Roger Allam.  

Dramatised for radio by Jill Hyem.

Diana Wentworth …. Diana Quick
Michael Wentworth …. Roger Allam
Richard Llewelyn …. David Collings
Robin Wentworth …. Peter England
Sir Ernest Foster …. Frederick Treves
Vicar …. Derek Waring

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.

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