大象传媒

Sylvia Dobson's cousin, Philip, lives for her, he loves her totally but Sylvia is in love with seafaring whaler, Charlie Kinraid.

Set in 1790s Yorkshire- the time of the Napoleonic wars. It all takes place in Monkshaven (ie.Whitby).

The Press Gangs were always lurking when the whale boats were returning from Greenland with their cargo. They intercepted the boats, seized the men and pressed them into service with the Royal Navy to fight the French.

Elizabeth Gaskell last (completed) novel, first published in 1863.

Starring Jodie Comer.

Dramatised in two parts by Ellen Dryden.

Elizabeth Gaskell ...... Barbara Flynn
Sylvia ...... Jodie Comer
Philip ...... Graeme Hawley
Charlie Kinraid ...... Chris Connel
Bell ...... Siobhan Finneran
Daniel ..... Paul Copley
Kester/Donkin ...... Jonathan Keeble
Molly ...... Nichola Burley
Mrs. Corney ....... Olwen May

Director: Pauline Harris

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in March 2016.