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Nell Leyshon - War Bride

4 Extra Debut. Emigrating post-war to Canada with Clarence, Eleanor learns her childhood sweetheart is on her ship. Stars Charlotte Emmerson.

By Nell Leyshon.

The Second World War is over and Eleanor and Clarence are on a ship, emigrating to Canada. Young Eleanor is running away from the farm she grew up on - and her parents don't know. When Eleanor discovers that her childhood sweetheart Frank is also on board, she starts to retreat from Clarence into the world of her imagination. Eleanor is vulnerable a long way from home. Who can she trust?

Eleanor ...... Charlotte Emmerson
Clarence ...... Simon Lee Phillips
Frank ...... Joseph Kloska

Directed by Susan Roberts.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 23 Jun 2016 21:15

Credit

Role Contributor
Producer Susan Roberts

Broadcasts

  • Wed 2 Jul 2008 14:15
  • Tue 23 Feb 2010 14:15
  • Thu 23 Jun 2016 11:15
  • Thu 23 Jun 2016 21:15

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