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4. Purgatory and a Princess

Episode 4 of 5

Lucia fails to comprehend, but Colonel Boucher's eyes are opened - and Daisy gets the message. Stars Barbara Jefford.

Lucia fails to comprehend but Colonel Boucher's eyes are opened - and Daisy get the message.

Comedy series based on EF Benson's novel.

Starring Barbara Jefford and Jonathan Cecil

Dramatised and narrated by Aubrey Woods.

Lucia .... Barbara Jefford
Georgie Pillson .... Jonathan Cecil
Olga Bracely ..... June Tobin
Colonel Boucher .... Bernard Brown
Mrs Weston .... Margot Boyd
Princess Popoffski .... Margaret Robertson
Daisy Quantock .... Jane Wenham
Peppino .... David Garth
Grosvenor .... Narissa Knights
Footman ... Colin Starkey
Cortese ... Nicholas Courtney
Princess's secretary .... Arnold Diamond

Producer: John Cardy

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 1984.

12 days left to listen

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Apr 2026 05:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 27 Jul 2017 11:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 27 Jul 2017 21:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 24 Apr 2026 15:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 24 Apr 2026 21:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 25 Apr 2026 05:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra