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Rosamond Lehmann: A BBC Radio Collection: Four Full-Cast Dramatisations including The Weather in the
"BBC adaptations of four of Rosamond Lehmann’s best-known novels, plus short stories and a bonus documentary Rosamond Lehmann’s first novel, Dusty Answer, was published in 1927 when she was just 26. It was a scandalous success, and was followed by six more acclaimed novels exploring human relationships and the emotional lives of girls and women. Four of the finest are dramatised here, alongside readings of two of her short stories and a fascinating profile of Lehmann herself. Dusty Answer – Growing up, Judith Earle’s only friends are the Fyfe family cousins, who live next door. As Judith moves from childhood to adulthood, Charlie, Roddy, Julian and Martin drift in and out of her life, bringing with them romance, heartbreak and disillusionment. Starring Julia Hills, Rosina Carbone, Jack Farthing, Brodie Ross, Oliver Gomm and Tom Ferguson. Invitation to the Waltz – Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun. Anticipating her very first dance, she is both anxious and excited – will it live up to her hopeful expectations? Mary Nighy stars in this adaptation of Lehmann’s 1932 classic. The Weather in the Streets – Now living a bohemian life in London, Olivia embarks on a passionate affair with the handsome and unhappily married Rollo. Eve Best and Jonathan Firth star in this sequel to Invitation to the Waltz. The Echoing Grove – After 15 years apart, two sisters meet to seek reconciliation. Between them lay various ghosts – not least that of Rickie, husband of Madeleine and lover of Dinah… Starring Janet Suzman, Susan Engel and Christopher Cazenove. ‘When the Waters Came’ – Ensconced in an English village during wartime, a mother and her two children experience a sudden sharp freeze and a violent, torrential thaw. Read by Lin Sagovsky. ‘A Dream of Winter’ – In the midst of a great frost, a woman in bed with flu is visited by the bee man, who has come to remove the swarm living in the walls of her country house. Read by Maureen O’Brien. Kaleidoscope: An Inner Life – Presented by Richard Mayne, this absorbing profile from 1985 features interviews with Rosamond Lehmann, in which she discusses her debut novel, the impact of World War Two on her work, the death of her beloved daughter and her subsequent spiritual visions. With contributions from Sybille Bedford, Anita Brookner, Valentine Cunningham, Marghanita Laski, John Lehmann and Gillian Tindall. First published 1927 (Dusty Answer), 1932 (Invitation to the Waltz), 1936 (The Weather in the Streets), 1946 (‘When the Waters Came’, ‘A Dream of Winter’) 1953 (The Echoing Grove) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"
Rosamond Lehmann (Author), Annabel Scholey, David Lloyd, Diana Quick, Eve Best, Full Cast, Janet Suzman, Jonathan Firth, Julia Hills, Lin Sagovsky, Maureen O'Brien, Rachel Lewis, Rosina Carbone, Susan Engel, Tom Ferguson (Narrator)
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Tinsel Girl: The BBC Radio comedy drama
"All seventeen episodes of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom about the life, loves and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz Nicknamed 'Tinsel Girl' by her best friend Lisa because of her sparkly view of life, Maz is an eternal optimist. But having just turned 30, she's all too aware that not only is she single, but also disabled. Her degenerative disease means she now has to use a motorised wheelchair, which isn't exactly the sexiest accessory a girl can have... In Tinsel Girl, the prospect of finding a partner through the minefield of online dating makes Maz reassess her situation and other people's perceptions of her. Can a man really find a woman in a wheelchair attractive? Tinsel Girl and the Tropical Trip finds Maz preparing for her first holiday abroad as a wheelchair user, as she heads to the Seychelles to be maid of honour at Lisa's wedding. But she is broke, unemployed and apprehensive - can she raise the money for her trip, and is she up to the challenge? In Tinsel Girl and the Big Reunion, Maz makes a startling discovery about flatmate Rachel, leading her to move out and plan a fresh start with new friend Verity. But is ditching Rachel really the best move? Tinsel Girl and the Support Worker sees Maz struggling to come to terms with needing a carer: can she find a way to make it work with Hayley? And in Tinsel Girl and the Pain Clinic, Maz hits rock bottom and reluctantly checks into a pain clinic. As she embarks on an adventure and finds friendship, she discovers that if she wants to change other people's outlooks, she must first change her own... Starring Cherylee Houston (Coronation Street), Tinsel Girl is inspired by her own experiences, and adapted from her diaries by Lou Ramsden. *Cherylee Houston was the Bronze Winner in the Audio Performer of the Year category at the 2020 Audio Production Awards for her performance in Tinsel Girl * Cast Maz - Cherylee Houston Donny - Mikey North Rachel/Student - Kathryn Pemberton Wes/Doctor - Ged Mulherin Kev/Pete/Seamus/Guard/Barry/Compere/Clive/Bernie/Ed/DS Warren/Specialist - Toby Hadoke Jason/Robert - Benjamin Sadler Angus/Photographer - Hamilton Berstock Jim - James Quinn Lisa - Rosina Carbone Didier - Quentin Surtel Ollie - Sonny Flood Ruth - Wendy Patterson Callum - John Catterall Didier - Quentin Surtel Verity/Juliet/Mrs Coates - Krissi Bohn Felipe - Phil Perez Sid - Ged Mulherin Hayley - Sarah McDonald Hughes Andy - Chris Jack Liz - Enid Dunn Keira - Beatrice Baxter Dawn - Julie Hesmondhalgh Richard - Kevin Davids Production credits Written by Lou Ramsden Produced and directed by Charlotte Riches (Tinsel Girl, Tinsel Girl and the Tropical Trip, Tinsel Girl and the Big Reunion, Tinsel Girl and the Support Worker) and Nadia Molinari (Tinsel Girl and the Pain Clinic) With the BBC North Staff Choir Tinsel Girl and the Pain Clinic is dedicated to Ian from Bath Pain Clinic"
Cherylee Houston, Lou Ramsden (Author), Cherylee Houston, Full Cast, James Quinn, Kathryn Pemberton, Rosina Carbone, Sarah Mcdonald Hughes (Narrator)
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