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Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress. Family saga starring Pip Torrens. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.

As the long summer holiday continues for the Cazalet family Edward heads up to London for a secret liaison.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels

Narrator ...... Penelope Wilton
Edward ...... Pip Torrens
Villy ..... Ruth Gemmell
Polly ...... Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Louise ...... Alix Wilton Regan
Hugh ...... Dominic Mafham
Diana ...... Lisa Dillon

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in January 2013.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 26 Jul 2023 02:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Penelope Wilton
Edward Pip Torrens
Villy Ruth Gemmell
Polly Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Louise Alix Wilton Regan
Hugh Dominic Mafham
Diana Lisa Dillon
Writer Sarah Daniels

Broadcasts

  • New Year's Day 2013 10:45
  • New Year's Day 2013 19:45
  • Tue 25 Jul 2023 07:15
  • Tue 25 Jul 2023 12:15
  • Tue 25 Jul 2023 17:15
  • Wed 26 Jul 2023 02:15

Meet the family

Find out more about the main characters in Radio 4's dramatisation of the Cazalet saga.