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Living in the past amid the fading glories of her Sussex garden, Mrs St. Maugham rules a household no less eccentric than herself.

The arrival of a new companion brings order and a degree of sanity to this gently ridiculous entourage.

But what secret lurks behind the careful composure of the mysterious Miss Madrigal?

Starring Dame Edith Evan.

Enid Bagnold's comedy-drama premiered in America in 1955 and in Britain a year later.

Dramatised by Margaret Etall.

Mrs St. Maugham …. Dame Edith Evans
Miss Madrigal …. Mary Morris
The Judge …. Cecil Parker
Laurel …. Angela Pleasance
Olivia …. Nicolette Bernard
Nurse …. Maureen Beck
Maitland …. Ian Thompson
Narrator …. John Pullen

Producer: Archie Campbell

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in August 1968.

**** Author and playwright Enid Bagnold also wrote ‘National Velvet’ and ‘The Amorous Ghost’.

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