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A Proposal

1811, Yorkshire. Rioters have stormed Robert's mill as Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news. Stars Lesley Sharp.

Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, dramatises Charlotte Bronte's tale of romantic entanglements and turbulent times in the Yorkshire of 1811.

The Rioters have stormed Robert's mill and Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news. And some life changing decisions are about to be made.

Directed by Tracey Neale.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Charlotte Bronte Lesley Sharp
Shirley Jemima Rooper
Caroline Joanne Froggatt
Robert Joseph Kloska
Mrs Pryor Christine Kavanagh
Louis Joel MacCormack
Mr Helstone Sean Murray
Hortense Priyanga Burford
Director Tracey Neale
Adaptor Rachel Joyce
Author Charlotte Bronte

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Mar 2014 10:45
  • Fri 14 Mar 2014 19:45
  • Fri 26 Oct 2018 14:30
  • Sat 27 Oct 2018 02:30

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