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3. Cake

Episode 3 of 5

Haverstock village looks forward to its annual fete and the Gailys make an impression. Stars Patricia Hayes and Sian Phillips.

The villagers of Haverstock look forward to the annual fete and the Gailys make an impression.

Susan Hill's novel of family ties, friendship and loneliness, set in the small Midland village of Haverstock.

Adapted by Bill Matthews

Eleanor Thorne .... Patricia Hayes
Alicia 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
Miss Cress .... Jillie Meers
Mrs Clemency .... Irene Sutcliffe
Dr Sparrow .... James Telfer

Music by Peter Salem

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 1993.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 11 Dec 2025 01:30
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