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9. Mischief, Arrogance and Ambition

Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager. Stars Helen Schlesinger and Fenella Fielding.

Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager.

Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister.

The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London.

Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker.

Charles Dickens ...... Alex Jennings
Dombey ...... Robert Glenister
Edith ...... Helen Schlesinger
Florence ...... Abigail Hollick
Captain Cuttle ...... Trevor Peacock
Mr Carker ...... Adrian Lukis
Major ...... Nicky Henson
Walter ...... Joseph Arkley
Mrs Brown ...... Geraldine James
Mrs Skewton ...... Fenella Fielding
Susan ...... Nadine Marshall
Toots ...... Sam Pamphilon
Toodles ...... Ben Crowe
Rob ...... Lloyd Thomas

Other parts played by:

Alex Lanipekun
Simon Treves

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in November 2007.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Feb 2024 02:15

Broadcasts

  • Thu 14 Dec 2017 14:30
  • Fri 15 Dec 2017 02:30
  • Thu 16 Jun 2022 14:15
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  • Thu 1 Feb 2024 07:15
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  • Fri 2 Feb 2024 02:15