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Lotty and Rose bask in the delicate warmth and beautiful fragrance of San Salvatore, but Mrs Fisher still finds things to try her patience, and Scrap wants to hide herself away.

By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Dramatised by Vivienne Allen

Lotty and Rose begin to bask in the delicate warmth and beautiful fragrance of San Salvatore but Mrs Fisher is still finding things to try her patience and Scrap still wants to hide herself away.

Directed by Tracey Neale

An advertisement in The Times, addressed to 'Those who Appreciate Wisteria and Sunshine' is the impetus for a revelatory month for four very different women. High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven are Lotty, Rose, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester, each craving escape. Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit, they gradually.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Jenny Funnell
Lotty Pippa Nixon
Rose Lyndsey Marshal
Mrs Fisher Joanna Monro
Caroline (Scrap) Rhiannon Neads
Director Tracey Neale
Producer Tracey Neale
Author Elizabeth von Arnim
Adaptor Vivienne Allen

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