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Ever thought what classic literary characters would do if alive today? Rosie Cavaliero stars as a modern day Charlotte Lucas.

By Charlotte Jones.

Ever wondered what your favourite literary characters would do if they were around today? City boy James takes inspiration from his girlfriend's beloved Austen in plotting how to win her back.
He wants to grab her attention with an offer he hopes she can't refuse.

Produced by Lucy Collingwood.

15 minutes

Rosie Cavaliero as Sue

Rosie Cavaliero as Sue
"I鈥檇 be Charlotte Lucas. Wouldn鈥檛 I? Oh my heart sinks a little at that. I thought I鈥檇 be Elizabeth Bennet when I was younger. I thought I鈥檇 be the heroine. But I turned out to be the heroine鈥檚 mate."

Credits

Role Contributor
Sue Rosie Cavaliero
Malcolm Clive Hayward
James Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Celia Priyanga Burford
Producer Lucy Collingwood
Writer Charlotte Jones

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  • Tue 4 Mar 2014 10:45
  • Tue 4 Mar 2014 19:45
  • Tue 18 Jul 2017 14:30
  • Wed 19 Jul 2017 02:30

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