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2. The Man of Letters
Episode 2 of 3
After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets his mentor Henry Knight. Starring Jeremy Irons and Janet Maw.
Stephen Smith writes again to Elfride Swancourt, saying he can't wait for them to get married.
However, Elfride can't imagine being married to him now.
Having met Mr Knight, she thinks Stephen is more like a brother....
Thomas Hardy's novel, first published in 1873.
Dramatised by Jane Beeson
Henry Knight .... Jeremy Irons
Elfride Swancourt ..... Janet Maw
Stephen Smith .... Michael Maloney
Parson Swancourt .... Nigel Stock
Mrs Swancourt .... Vivian Pickles
Mrs Jethway .... Anna Wing
Lord Luxellian .... Christopher Scott
Unity .... Sheila Grant
John Smith .... Alan Dudley
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 1982
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