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2. Britain at War

War breaks out. Penelope moves in with her mother-in-law as Oliver joins up. Stars Angela Pleasence.

War breaks out and Penelope moves in with her mother-in-law in a regency square in Brighton with her daughters.

Meanwhile Oliver joins up as a medical officer.

As she reads her mother's version of events, Rosemary recalls just how much she hated Grandmother Butler.

Margaret Forster's novel about family conflict.

Dramatised by Juliet Ace

Penelope (mother) . . . . Angela Pleasence
Rosemary . . . . Nichola McAuliffe
Oliver . . . . Simon Armstrong
Grandmother Butler . . . . June Barrie

Director: Tanya Nash

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2000.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 18 Jun 2025 03:45

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  • Tue 17 Jun 2025 08:45
  • Tue 17 Jun 2025 13:45
  • Tue 17 Jun 2025 19:45
  • Wed 18 Jun 2025 03:45