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5. A Promise

Episode 5 of 5

Aylmer is worried about his soldier son and wants Edith to stay with him and break her promise to Bruce. Stars Jonathan Firth.

Madame Frabelle is keeping a very close eye on Miss Flummerfelt. Neither are aware that Bruce is trying to win Edith back. Aylmer, fretting for the safety of his soldier son, is desperate for Edith to stay with him and break her promise to Bruce.

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

Ada (Narrator) ..... Haydn Gwynne
Bruce .... Ifan Meredith
Edith .... Juliet Aubrey
Aylmer .... Jonathan Firth
Madame Frabelle .... Jane Whittenshaw
Miss Flummerfelt .... Susie Riddell
Vincy Wenham Vincy .... Sam Alexander

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

Fri 5 Jun 2026 08:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
Ada Haydn Gwynne
Edith Juliet Aubrey
Madame Frabelle Jane Whittenshaw
Miss Flummerfelt Susie Riddell
Vincy Wenham Vincy Sam Alexander

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  • Fri 12 Apr 2013 10:45
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  • Fri 5 Jun 2026 08:45
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