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Polly鈥檚 desperately worried about the war, but Neville thinks gas masks may have some advantages. Stars Flora Spencer-Longhurst.

Everyone is extremely worried about the war, particularly Polly.

But Neville can see how gas masks might protect him from the unwelcome approaches of relatives wanting to be kissed.

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
Rupert ...... Raymond Coulthard
Clary ...... Georgia Groome
Polly ...... Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Hugh ...... Dominic Mafham
Sybil ...... Sarah-Jane Holm
Zoe ...... Zoe Tapper
Neville ...... Kasper Hilton-Hille

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

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

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 3 Aug 2023 02:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Penelope Wilton
Rupert Raymond Coulthard
Clary Georgia Groome
Polly Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Hugh Dominic Mafham
Zoe Zoe Tapper
Neville Kasper Hilton-Hille
Writer Sarah Daniels

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Jan 2013 10:45
  • Wed 9 Jan 2013 19:45
  • Wed 2 Aug 2023 07:15
  • Wed 2 Aug 2023 12:15
  • Wed 2 Aug 2023 17:15
  • Thu 3 Aug 2023 02:15

Meet the family

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