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5. Tragedy

Episode 5 of 10

As a midsummer night draws to an end, some life-changing events await Richardson. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey.

As a midsummer night draws to an end, some life-changing events await Richardson.

HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel.

Dramatised by Vivienne Allen.

Older Richardson …… Tim Pigott-Smith
Richardson …… Jordan Frieda
Lydia …… Juliet Aubrey
Nancy......Clare Corbett
Alex.....Crispin Bonham-Carter
Mrs Sanderson....Helena Breck
Blackie...Robert Purdy
Tom.....Jamie Bamber
Bretherton.....Philip Fox

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 2004.

15 minutes

On radio

Fri 7 Mar 2025 08:45

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