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Episode 7

As Silas waits for even just a glimpse of Iris outside Louis' house, he has time to think and to plan their future together - whatever it takes.

Set in London 1850 -1851 at the time of The Great Exhibition, The Doll Factory follows the story of a young woman called Iris who we first meet painting the faces of tiny porcelain dolls.

Iris burns to become an artist but her modest upbringing and strict working class parents have always meant this seems to be little more than a dream. She lives with her twin sister, Rose, in a room above a doll shop in Regent Street. When a chance encounter offers the glimpse of a new life she is ready to embrace it.

In Episode 7, Silas continues his lonely vigil, and hatches a plan.

Written by Elizabeth MacNeal
Read by Louise Brealey
Abridged by Isobel Creed and Lizzie Davies
Produced by Lizzie Davies
A Waters Company production for 大象传媒 Radio 4

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 21 May 2019 22:45

Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 May 2019 12:04
  • Tue 21 May 2019 22:45