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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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 in January 2017.
Last on
Mon 23 Nov 2020
04:00
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 Extra
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 15:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
- Sat 4 Feb 2017 21:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
- Sun 22 Nov 2020 16:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 22 Nov 2020 20:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 Nov 2020 04:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 Extra