Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. Barrister Edward Feathers and his wife Elizabeth's lives are intertwined with that of his hated rival in 1950s Hong Kong. Stars Michael York and Olivia Williams.
Dramatisation by Pete Atkin of the new novel by Jane Gardam.
Barrister Edward Feathers and his wife Elizabeth's lives are intertwined with that of his hated rival, Terry Veneering, as their relationships play out from 1950s Hong Kong to present-day Dorset.
Eddie ...... Michael York
Betty ...... Olivia Williams
Terry ...... Lloyd Owen
Amy ...... Moira Quirk
Delilah ...... Carolyn Seymour
Albert Ross ...... Jon David Yu
Young Harry ...... Oliver Dillon
Expat ...... Kenneth Danziger
Older Harry ...... Matthew Wolf
Narrator ...... Martin Jarvis
Directed by Rosalind Ayres and Martin Jarvis
A Jarvis and Ayres production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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