Episode 4
Mary's romantic attachment to both the murder victim and the accused make her the centre of gossip and attention. Stars Emma Rydal.
Elizabeth Gaskell 's frank portrayal of Manchester life in the 1840s created shock waves when her novel was published and established her reputation.
Mary's attachment to both the murder victim and the accused make her the centre of gossip.
The concluding omnibus of the final five of twenty episodes.
Dramatised by Lavinia Murray.
Mary …. Emma Rydal
Sally …. Fiona Clarke
Margaret …. Deborah Berlin
Job Legh/Carson …. Roy Hudd
Mrs Wilson …. Natasha Pyne
Mrs Davenport …. Carolyn Pickles
Charley …. Simon Trinder
Mrs Jones …. Julie Mullen
Captain/Bridgenorth …. Phillip Joseph
Clerk/Boatman …. Ben Crowe
Ticket Collector …. Harry Myers
Elizabeth …. Caroline Strong
Jem Wilson …. Ian Dunn
Will Wilson …. Simon Trinder
Prosecution …. Roger May
Will’s Counsel …. Sean Baker
John …. David Calder
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in November 2001
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