4. Victory and Verse
Jane accompanies her nieces to the dentist - and enjoys a verse written about her by her nephew. Stars Susannah Harker.
Jane accompanies her nieces on a daunting trip to the dentist, shares the national joy at victory over the French, and enjoys a verse written about her by her nephew Edward as he leaves for University.
A portrait of the family, social and professional world of Jane Austen, as seen through her letters and novels.
Devised by Vanessa Rosenthal
Jane Austen .... Susannah Harker
Cassandra .... Oona Beeson
Frank .... David Holt
Henry .... Ian Brooker
Anna .... Annabelle Dowler
Fanny .... Jasmine Hyde
Martha Lloyd .... Marian Kemmer
Edward .... Richard da Costa
John Murray .... Robert Lister
Director Peter Leslie Wild
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2000
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