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Goldengrove

By Frances Byrnes. Spinster Margaret teaches Narn, a city child, how to shake hands, polish silver and identify birds. Most of all, she teaches her how to speak.

Frances Byrnes' story of the relationship between a young working-class girl and the woman who transforms her. Margaret, a spinster, teaches Narn, a city child, how to shake hands firmly, polish silver and identify birds. Most of all, she teaches her how to speak.

Margaret ...... Jill Balcon
Narn ...... Jessica Jolleys
Narn Now ...... Siriol Jenkins
Josie ...... Beccy Alexander
Fred ...... Brendan Charleson

Directed by Kate McAll.

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Nov 2009 14:15

Broadcasts

  • Mon 28 Jul 2008 14:15
  • Mon 2 Nov 2009 14:15

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