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Betrayal - Plenty

David Hare's play contrasts the experiences of an Englishwoman helping the French Resistance during the Second World War with her life over the following twenty years.

David Hare's play contrasts the experiences of an Englishwoman helping the French Resistance during the Second World War with her life over the following 20 years. The drama offers a unique view of postwar history as well as making a powerful statement about changing values and the collapse of ideals embodied in a single life.

Susan Traherne ...... Miranda Richardson
Alice ...... Hattie Morahan
Brock ...... Ben Miles
Lazar ...... Michael Gould
Frenchman 1/Begley ...... Jonathan Cullen
Darwin ...... Geoffrey Palmer
Mick ......Paul Anderson
Louise ...... Emilie-Kate Owen
Aung ...... Chooi Beh
Priest/Announcer ...... Dale Rapley
Dorcas ...... Ellie Beaven
Charleson ...... Angus Wright
Frenchman 2 ...... Sylvester Morand

Directed by John Dove.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Jun 2008 14:30

Broadcast

  • Sat 14 Jun 2008 14:30

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