Honoré de Balzac - The Black Sheep

2. Destitute

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Aug 2008, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Jul 2023, 01:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Gambler Philippe is in jail and his family is destitute. His mother and brother battle for financial help. Stars Mathew Pidgeon. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 17^th Aug 2008, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 7^th Jul 2023, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, the Bridau family must battle rivalries and fortunes lost. Narrated by Geoffrey Whitehead. Show more