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9. Difficulties

Edward finds it hard to please his wife and his mistress, whereas Sid just wants to see Rachel more. Stars Helen Schlesinger.

Edward is finding it hard to please both his wife and his mistress.

Meanwhile Sid is having trouble just seeing Rachel.

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
Diana ...... Lisa Dillon
Villy ...... Ruth Gemmell
Sybil ...... Sarah-Jane Holm
Rachel ...... Naomi Frederick
Sid ...... Helen Schlesinger

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

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

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Aug 2023 02:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Penelope Wilton
Edward Pip Torrens
Diana Lisa Dillon
Villy Ruth Gemmell
Rachel Naomi Frederick
Sid Helen Schlesinger
Writer Sarah Daniels

Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Jan 2013 10:45
  • Thu 10 Jan 2013 19:45
  • Thu 3 Aug 2023 07:15
  • Thu 3 Aug 2023 12:15
  • Thu 3 Aug 2023 17:15
  • Fri 4 Aug 2023 02:15

Meet the family

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