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Aurora Leigh

Determined not to conform to society's expectations, a young poet shuns marriage to follow her dream. Stars Joanna Vanderham.

Aurora Leigh is a talented young poet. Determined not to conform to society's expectations and instead pursue literary ambitions, she shuns marriage in order to navigate her own path in life.

Aurora Leigh …. Joanna Vanderham
Marian /Susan …. Emily Pithon
Romney …. Bryan Dick
Lady Waldemar / Aunt …. Rosina Carbone
Lord Howe …. Toby Hadoke

Dramatised from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's epic poem by Michael Symmons Roberts.

Directed by Charlotte Riches.

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2017.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 23 Nov 2020 04:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Aurora Leigh Joanna Vanderham
Romney Leigh Bryan Dick
Marian Erle Emily Pithon
Lady Waldemar Rosina Carbone
Lord Howe Toby Hadoke
Director Charlotte Riches
Author Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Adaptor Michael Symmons Roberts

Broadcasts

  • Sun 29 Jan 2017 15:00
  • Sat 4 Feb 2017 21:00
  • Sun 22 Nov 2020 16:00
  • Sun 22 Nov 2020 20:00
  • Mon 23 Nov 2020 04:00

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