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2. A Radical Proposal

Episode 2 of 5

Edith makes a radical proposal - that she should alternate between Aylmer and Bruce on a monthly basis. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

1916: Bruce, Edith and Aylmer are locked in their curious but delightful triangle.

Edith's radical proposal - that she should alternate between Aylmer and Bruce on a monthly basis - is about to be implemented and Bruce is not happy.

Written by Martyn Wade, based on Ada Leverson's sparkling trilogy of novels.

Ada (Narrator) ..... Haydn Gwynne
Edith .... Juliet Aubrey
Bruce .... Ifan Meredith
Aylmer .... Jonathan Firth
Madame Frabelle .... Jane Whittenshaw

Music: "Forgotten Dreams" - Max Jaffa with the Palm Court Orchestra.

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in April 2013.

15 minutes

On radio

Tue 2 Jun 2026 08:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Ada Haydn Gwynne
Edith Juliet Aubrey
Madame Frabelle Jane Whittenshaw

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Apr 2013 10:45
  • Tue 9 Apr 2013 19:45
  • Tue 2 Jun 2026 08:45
  • Tue 2 Jun 2026 13:45
  • Tue 2 Jun 2026 19:45
  • Wed 3 Jun 2026 03:45