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Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth (Omnibus)

A portrait of the private and professional world of Jane Austen, as seen through her letters and novels. Stars Susannah Harker.

A portrait of the private and professional world of early 19th century novelist Jane Austen, as seen through her letters and novels.

Jane discusses the art of buying gloves and speculates on the quality of food markets in Sweden.

She also writes to her sister Cassandra, with some exciting news - her best-known work is to be published.

Omnibus of five parts 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.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Dec 2025 03:50

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Dec 2025 08:50
  • Sun 14 Dec 2025 13:50
  • Sun 14 Dec 2025 19:50
  • Mon 15 Dec 2025 03:50