The Towers of Silence
The third in Paul Scott's classic series of novels. As the war nears an end, can Mabel Layton's companion, Barbie Batchelor, cope with some shattering events? Stars Marcia Warren.
After the death of Mabel Layton, her companion Barbie Batchelor has to leave Rose Cottage.
It's summer 1945, and as the war comes to a close, the days of the British Raj are numbered...
Paul Scott's classic series of novels dramatised by John Harvey.
Sarah Layton ...... Lia Williams
Mildred Layton ...... Geraldine James
Susan Layton ...... Alex Tregear
Ronald Merrick ...... Mark Bazeley
Fenny Grace ...... Selina Griffiths
Barbie Batchelor ...... Marcia Warren
Reverend Peplow ...... Ian Masters
Clarissa Peplow ...... Susan Jameson
Kenneth Coley ...... Stephen Hogan
Other parts played by:
Jason Chan
Robert Hastie
Rez Kempton
Stuart McLoughlin
Ndidi Del Fatti
Music by Raiomond Mirza.
Director: Jeremy Mortimer
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in May 2005.
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