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The Imperfect Education of Sabrina Sidney

Drama by Abigail Youngman based on the true story of a most peculiar educational experiment carried out by the philanthropist and intellectual Thomas Day upon two young girls.

Drama by Abigail Youngman starring Rory Bremner, Aidan McArdle and Amanda Root. Set in the eighteenth century and based on true events, it tells the story of two young girls involved in a most peculiar educational experiment carried out by the philanthropist and intellectual Thomas Day.

Directed by Alison Crawford.

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 May 2017 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
James Keir Rory Bremner
Richard Edgeworth Aidan McArdle
Anna Seward Amanda Root
Thomas Day Ifan Meredith
Young Sabrina Nerys Akers
Older Sabrina Hannah Genesius
Lucretia Sydney Wade
Writer Abigail Youngman
Director Alison Crawford

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Apr 2015 14:15
  • Mon 15 May 2017 14:15

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