Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
4 Extra Debut. 1986: teen Elizabeth Lewis dreamed of a summer in Italy as an au pair. There was so much hope to be dashed. Stars Emma Sidi.
In 1986, Elizabeth Lewis dreamed of a glorious summer in Italy.
Working as an au pair in a remote picturesque village she planned to cook Italian, learn Italian, be Italian. There was so much hope to be dashed...
A long hot summer begins with Lizzie re-christened Betty - or should that be Cinderella? - by her Italian hosts. Between daily chores and child-minding, dreams of becoming Sophia Loren grow hazy. That is until her knight in shining armour arrives, in a Cinquecento, and Lizzie's romantic Brief Encounter begins.
Joyous romantic comedy, and an ode to Italy, youth and summertime. Based on a true story.
Betty ...... Emma Sidi
Vilmer Cantarini ...... Francois Pandolfo
The Translator ...... Stephen Perring
Marisa ...... Juliet Aubrey
Illyana ...... Alice Coles
Director: Helen Perry
A 大象传媒 Cymru/Wales Production for 大象传媒 Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Betty | Emma Sidi |
| Vilmer Cantarini | Francois Pandolfo |
| The Translator | Stephen Perring |
| Marisa | Juliet Aubrey |
| Illyana | Alice Coles |
| Director | Helen Perry |
Broadcasts
Tue 6 Feb 2018 14:15大象传媒 Radio 4- Fri 20 Mar 2020 14:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Tue 3 Aug 2021 10:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 3 Aug 2021 15:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 4 Aug 2021 03:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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