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Aurora Leigh
Determined not to conform to society's expectations, a young poet shuns marriage to follow her dream. Stars Joanna Vanderham.
Aurora Leigh is a talented young poet. Determined not to conform to society's expectations and instead pursue literary ambitions, she shuns marriage in order to navigate her own path in life.
Aurora Leigh 鈥�. Joanna Vanderham
Marian /Susan 鈥�. Emily Pithon
Romney 鈥�. Bryan Dick
Lady Waldemar / Aunt 鈥�. Rosina Carbone
Lord Howe 鈥�. Toby Hadoke
Dramatised from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's epic poem by Michael Symmons Roberts.
Directed by Charlotte Riches.
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2017.
Last on
Mon 23 Nov 2020
04:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Aurora Leigh | Joanna Vanderham |
| Romney Leigh | Bryan Dick |
| Marian Erle | Emily Pithon |
| Lady Waldemar | Rosina Carbone |
| Lord Howe | Toby Hadoke |
| Director | Charlotte Riches |
| Author | Elizabeth Barrett Browning |
| Adaptor | Michael Symmons Roberts |
Broadcasts
Sun 29 Jan 2017 15:00麻豆社 Radio 4- Sat 4 Feb 2017 21:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 22 Nov 2020 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 22 Nov 2020 20:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 Nov 2020 04:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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