Mademoiselle returns for a visit, but her picnic is blighted by rain while our Lady is very sociable. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more
At a cocktail party, with the absence of the hostess, our Lady begins to think she’s in the wrong flat. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more
Book at Bedtime
The Diary of a Provincial Lady
Episode 2: EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Sensitive finances and a visit from a friend. Journal of an upper-middle class woman in 1930s Devon. Read by Claire Skinner. From December 2014. Show more
Disaster strikes when Ethel gives notice. Journal of an upper-middle class woman in 1930s Devon. Read by Claire Skinner. From December 2014. Show more
Book at Bedtime
The Diary of a Provincial Lady
Episode 5: EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A visitor calls to discuss an urgent matter. Journal of an upper-middle class woman in 1930s Devon, concluded by Claire Skinner. From December 2014. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Having found literary success, our lady receives a royalty cheque and heads to a conference in Brussels. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more
Book at Bedtime
The Diary of a Provincial Lady
Episode 1: EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. A visit from Lady Boxe and a battle with bulbs. Journal of an upper-middle class woman in 1930s Devon. From December 2014. Show more
Book at Bedtime
The Diary of a Provincial Lady
Episode 3: EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Provincial Lady's household is looking forward to a festive Christmas, but things never quite go according to plan where children are concerned. Show more
Our Lady and Robert return home to an unexpected guest and entourage running riot in the house. Concluded by Claire Skinner. Show more
Our Lady and the family head to Brittany on holiday but, rather alarmingly, there’s no sign of the sea. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more