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1. Faith's Funeral

In a small Midland village, a stranger turns up at the funeral of Faith Lavender. Stars Patricia Hayes and Stephanie Cole.

The funeral of Faith Lavender, spinster of the parish, is attended by her family and friends, plus one stranger.

Hubert Gaily, had never met Faith in his life...

A tale of family ties, friendship and loneliness, set in the small Midland village of Haverstock.

Starring Patricia Hayes, Stephanie Cole, Sian Phillips and Gwen Watford.

Susan Hill's novel, first published in 1968.

Dramatised in five parts by Bill Matthews.

Eleanor Thorne .... Patricia Hayes
Alida Thorne .... Stephanie Cole
Isabel Lavender .... Sian Phillips
Kathleen Lavender .... Jill Graham
Dorothea Shottery .... Gwen Watford
Florence Ames .... Anna Cropper
Hubert Gaily .... John Baddeley
Ma Gaily .... Pauline Letts

Music by Peter Salem

Director Lissa Evans

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 1993.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Dec 2025 01:30

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