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2. Arrival In Italy

Having arrived at their medieval castle in darkness, Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of April in Italy. Stars Pippa Nixon.

Having arrived at their mediaeval castle San Salvatore in darkness, Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of April in Italy.

A chance advertisement in The Times, addressed to 'Those who Appreciate Wisteria and Sunshine' is the impetus for a revelatory month for four very different women.

High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven are Lotty, Rose, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester, each craving escape.

Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit, they gradually shed their skins and discover a harmony each of them has longed for.

Elizabeth von Arnim’s novel is dramatised by Vivienne Allen

Lotty Wilkins …. Pippa Nixon
Rose Arbuthnot …. Lyndsey Marshall
Lady Caroline ‘Scrap’…. Rhiannon Neads
Mrs Fisher …. Joanna Monro
Mellersh …. Stephen Critchlow
Domenico …. Chris Pavlo
Briggs … Neet Mohan
Narrator …. Jenny Funnell

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in April 2015

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 15 Apr 2026 03:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Jenny Funnell
Lotty Pippa Nixon
Rose Lyndsey Marshal
Mrs Fisher Joanna Monro
Caroline (Scrap) Rhiannon Neads
Director Tracey Neale
Producer Tracey Neale
Author Elizabeth von Arnim
Adaptor Vivienne Allen

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Apr 2015 10:45
  • Tue 28 Apr 2015 19:45
  • Tue 1 May 2018 14:30
  • Wed 2 May 2018 02:30
  • Tue 14 Apr 2026 08:45
  • Tue 14 Apr 2026 13:45
  • Tue 14 Apr 2026 19:45
  • Wed 15 Apr 2026 03:45