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Episode 4

Lea is yearning for her young lover Cheri when his mother brings news of him. With Lindsay Duncan and Brigit Forsyth.

Colette's tale of a love affair between a Parisian courtesan and a man half her age, set in Paris before WWI.

4/5. Lea has returned to Paris, lonely and yearning for her young lover Cheri. Mme Peloux, Cheri's mother, brings news of him.

Narrator ...... Lindsay Duncan
Cheri ...... Joseph Millson
Madame Peloux ...... Brigit Forsyth

Directed by Pauline Harris.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Feb 2016 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 27 Mar 2008 19:45
  • Thu 11 Feb 2016 14:30
  • Fri 12 Feb 2016 02:30

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