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2. Some Arrivals and a Precipitant Departure

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Disaster strikes in 1920s Riseholme and must be hushed up to spare a multitude of blushes. Stars Barbara Jefford.

Disaster strikes in Riseholme and has to be hushed up to spare a multitude of blushes.

Comedy series based on EF Benson's 1920's novel.

Starring Barbara Jefford and Jonathan Cecil

Dramatised and narrated by Aubrey Woods.

Lucia ... Barbara Jefford
Georgie Pillson .... Jonathan Cecil
Lady Ambermere ... Fabia Drake
Olga Bracely ... June Tobin
Daisy Quantock ... Jane Wenham
Peppino ... David Garth
Guru ...Badi Uzzaman
Hermy .... Helen Atkinson Wood
Ursy ....Moir Leslie
Foljambe .... Helena Breck
Porter ....Michael Jenner
Tiptree ...Leonard Fenton

Producer: John Cardy

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 1984.

10 days left to listen

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 23 Apr 2026 05:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 25 Jul 2017 11:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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  • Wed 22 Apr 2026 15:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 22 Apr 2026 21:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 23 Apr 2026 05:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra